With Christmas and the festive season now behind us, it’s most likely there are some new furry friends zooming up and down homes around the country. This got the team at AA Pet Insurance thinking about the delightful names that New Zealanders like to bestow on their pooches.
So, without further ado, (and with the helpful paws of a few famous Instagram pooches), we present to you to the 2023 Name Hall of Fame - the top 10 dog names in New Zealand this year! Did your furry friend's name make it?
1. Luna
Auckland based Luna is a Samoyed that's sure to bring a smile to your face and some fluff to your Instagram feed. Isn't this just the happiest pooch ever?!
2. Bella
Bella is a Springer Spaniel who loves to take roadies around New Zealand. Join her on an adventure discovering some beautiful vistas and landscapes up and down the country!
3. Coco
Coco the Pug won't be found far from her younger brother Beau, and that's because they're the ultimate dynamic duo. You'll see them on Dunedin's beautiful beaches in some fancy harnesses.
4. Daisy
Daisy is a chocolate-coloured Labrador who loves exploring with her best bud Pudding. Like their names, they are real treats!
5. Frankie
With the brightest blue eyes you've probably ever seen, Frankie is a hard one to miss! She also loves to dress up and is pretty great at it too!
6. Charlie
Despite being a 'Mini' Schnauzer, our friend Charlie has a massive appetite for adventure and energy to match! There won't be many days you'll find him curled up in his bed, as he is always looking to get out and about.
7. Poppy
Poppy is a wonderful white Golden Retriever who loves to smile and play. Check out her puppy pics for a maximum dose of cuteness!
8. Nala
Nala is a Staffy and Red Heeler cross breed. She loves doing life with her bestie Obi the Golden Retriever. Their happy place is in the forest doing mud runs - very fun for them, not so much for their humans!
9. Leo
Leo is bright blue-eyed pup living his best life in Wellington. He loves to spend his days taking long walks.
10. Max
Max is a Bichon and Tibetan Spaniel cross breed. A very well-behaved pooch he even keeps his owner company at business meetings and brightens up the room with his little (yet radiant) grin.
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