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Name That Pup! Which name will serve as the best inspiration for our Mini Pup's Design?
- Stiffley (0%, 0 Votes)
- Chien Gentil Fidele (0%, 0 Votes)
- Fido (Latin for fidelity) (0%, 0 Votes)
- St. BAREnard (St. Bernard's are bred for rescue and are highly intelligent and loyal, always willing to please) (0%, 0 Votes)
- Woody (0%, 0 Votes)
- Gertrude (Hamlet's Mother) (0%, 0 Votes)
- Pugnacious Puppy (0%, 0 Votes)
- Fluffy (0%, 0 Votes)
- Stalwart (Meaning strong and valiant) (0%, 0 Votes)
- Alloy (2%, 1 Votes)
- Faith (2%, 1 Votes)
- The Bone Ranger (5%, 2 Votes)
- Bogart (7%, 3 Votes)
- Rio (Not only was Richmond created around the James River but a river is also a powerful force of nature) (12%, 5 Votes)
- Hope (15%, 6 Votes)
- Healer (17%, 7 Votes)
- Earnest (For how dedicated our companions are in fighting their battle with cancer) (20%, 8 Votes)
- Barker (20%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 41
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