Pudel, Basset, Beagle, and Other Breed Names Explained

Did you think you knew everything about your puppy? Well, you always have something new to learn, and today we're going to talk about the names of a few dog breeds - where they come from and what they mean, exactly.

So, find out how the names Pudel, Basset, Beagle, and others of very popular and beloved breeds were born!

Poodle

There is probably no more chic dog than poodle, present at all canine beauty contests. And rightly so: with such impressive fur, poodles manage to win anyone's heart.

You never would have thought that this dog was raised in the past to hunt in the water, would you? Its name comes from the German word "puddle" which means "to get wet".

Although they originated in Germany, poodles were so loved by the French that this dog breed became a symbol in France. Interestingly, they are also among the smartest dogs!

Basset

You probably know what this cute breed looks like, whose representatives are adorable, especially when they are young. The basset was bred as a hunting dog in France and became very popular because Napoleon himself preferred this breed.

The word "basset" is derived from the Latin word "Bassus", which means "down". This name is explicable, considering that this puppy is very short (maybe that's why Napoleon prefers it?).

Dalmatian

The unmistakable Dalmatian dog, so loved by the little ones who watched the animation of 101 Dalmatians, was chosen with this name due to a historical region of Croatia, called Dalmatia. But there are also rumors that there has been a similar dog since the time of the Egyptians.

The association of Dalmatians with firefighters was born thanks to the speed of these quadrupeds. Once upon a time, firefighters reached the fire with a carriage, and Dalmatians ran alongside horses, making room for them and driving away from people who might have scared them and changed their trajectory.

Corgi

Queen Elizabeth's favorite breed, the Corgi, was originally bred as a herding dog. Its name comes from the word vels "choir", which means "dwarf", and the suffix "-gi" has its origin in the word vels "gi", which means "dog".

The Welsh Corgi Pembroke is related to the Pomeranian and the Fluffy Samoyed.

Beagle

Another cute little dog is the Beagle. The name of this breed has uncertain origins, some believe it is derived from the French word "beguile" (someone who complains loudly).

It is difficult to give this sympathetic quadruped a pejorative name, which leads us to the second possible explanation: in the 16th century, the word "beagle" began to be used to describe a spy.

We find this option more appropriate, given the fact that this puppy seems to be a little detective, always curious to find out what you hid in the house.

Terrier

If you have ever wondered where the name of this popular puppy comes from, you must understand what his "specialty" was once. The terrier was used to detect and remove rodents from their hiding places from the ground, but also to hunt foxes. In this context, its name makes sense, because the word "terrier" has its origin in the Latin "terrariums", which means "earthly".

The most famous terrier in recent history is Terry, the puppy who played Toto in the famous 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

Schnauzer

Is there a puppy with a more remarkable profile than the Schnauzer? Probably not, which is why we can easily explain the origin of its name: "schnauzer" means "rat" in German.

The booty of the cute quadruped is "decorated" with long mustaches and it seems that this breed has a nose of grade 10, because it has been used over time as a reliable help for the police.