What's the difference between a 3-week-old puppy and a sportswriter? In 6 weeks, the puppy will stop whining. -- Mike Ditka, NFL
Many puppys have coats with distinctive color patterns and markings that serve as a wonderful source for a name. The combination of colors may suggest ideas to you as will the way in which the color appears on your puppy (as stripes, patches, etc.)
BRINDLE
Brindle is a pattern of stripes often occurring in Great Danes, Greyhounds, and Boxers. Color combinations can include red and black, fawn and black, and black and grey, Suggestions: Alcatraz, Sgt. Stripes, Convict X (Connie, for short), Marblecake, Swirly
BLACK MASK
The black mask marking is exactly what the name suggests – a pattern of black in the eye area of a puppy’s coat. Found in Whippets, Akitas and Bull Mastiffs. Suggestions: Bandit or Bandito (depending on the size of your puppy), Zorro, Masquerade, Ladro (thief in Italian), Disguise Kit (Kit, for short)