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Just like baby names, dog names ebb and flow in popularity each year depending on pop culture, traditions and more. One year, you may run into dozens of dogs named Ollie at the dog park, just for lots ...

When someone describes a dog to you as just "brown," that only gives you a very vague idea of what that dog might actually look like. Though we sometimes think of brown as a plain, even boring color, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Naming a pet is a venerated family tradition. In case ...

Luna was the most popular dog AND cat name in Tennessee in 2025. Vincent was the top trending name for dogs, while Willie led the trending cat names. Good dog, Summit! Rover released its annual ...