Battlefield Dog Names

Introduction

Dogs have been used since the beginning of time to aid man in either surviving or winning a war against his enemies. War dogs were used by many ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Persians or Romans. These dogs were trained specifically for battle. Napoleon used dogs during his campaigns. During the American Civil War dogs were used to protect, send messages, or to guard prisoners. They were used extensively as mascots, to build moral in the troops. General Grant spoke about how packs of Southern Bloodhounds were reluctantly destroyed by Union troops wherever they were found as they had been trained to hunt men. Our faithful friend has fought alongside us, comforted us, protected us and love us unwaveringly through the good, the bad and the ugly times throughout history. There have been many brave dogs throughout the ages and by choosing to name our own dog after these heroes allows their legend to live on and inspire others so that their sacrifice was not in vain.

Featured Famous Battlefield Dog

Max

The story of one man and his dog is the story of Max, a Malinois who was used to help United States Marines in Afghanistan. Max's handler is Kyle Wincott who is questioned when weapons seized by his squad go missing. Realising that his friend Tyler is among those involved with the shady dealings, the story progresses to them in battle where Max is injured while advancing on a suicide bomber, and Kyle is shot and killed. Kyle's family is informed of his death and accept the return of his body. Max is quite traumatised by the whole event but upon meeting Kyle's brother, Justin, seems to be calmed by his presence. The rest of the story unfolds as they uncover the true story about Kyle's death and the cartel who were involved in the weapons procurement were apprehended and charged. Max and Justin form a unique bond and become companions and the story ends happily. Max was played by a dog named Carlos - both great names for a new dog.

Other dogs involved in war or the battlefield include the story of United States Marine corporal Megan Leavey and her military working dog Rex. This is the true story of their lives and their special bond that benefited the military, and their many achievements.

Damien Lewis's War Dog: The No-Man's Land Puppy Who Took to the Skies, is an amazing story about a dog called Ant - a tiny German Shepherd puppy, and his master, airman Robert Bozdech. They flew together with Bomber Command and Ant saved untold lives with his unique ability to detect the approaching Luftwaffe way before the early warning systems. Ant was a talented dog who could find people buried under rubble. He became the official mascot of 311 (Czech) Squadron. This brave and heroic dog dodged death many times and was awarded the Dickin Medal which is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Ant was eventually grounded by the RAF officials, but he always waited patiently on the runway for his master to return. It is a lovely sentimental story but is also very moving as it acknowledges the contributions of the courageous Czech squadron during the war, and pays homage to Ant, one heck of a brave and loyal dog.

Battlefield Dog Name Considerations

The name you bestow upon your best friend should be special and meaningful to you both. One way you can make it extra special is to choose a name from past and present battlefields legends. In this way you can honor the past efforts of so many dogs who willingly fought for their beloved master and many who paid the ultimate price and gave their lives. Sergeant Stubby was a Boston Terrier who was the most decorated war dog of World War l and the only dog to be promoted to Sergeant through combat. Among many achievements he is said to have captured a German spy. Chips was the most decorated dog from World War ll. During the Pacific battles 549 dogs that were returned from the war, only four could not be returned to civilian life. There are so many memorable names that may suit your dog, such as Chips, Scout, Sniper, Sinbad, Judy, and Rex - all taken from brave war dogs. The bravery of both men and dogs during war remains a source of inspiration that you can take advantage of to choose a very special name for your dog.

Male Battlefield Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Rags Another notable World War l dog hero
7	Major A high military rank
7	Lex A German Shepherd war dog awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded on active duty in Iraq
6	Chips The most decorated dog in World War ll who saw action in Germany, France, North America and Sicily
6	Jet The name of a type of plane, fast and furious
5	Argos Short for Lethargos who was a Magnesin horseman's dog
5	Sniper An exceptional marksman who shoots from cover
5	Ajax A hero of the Trojan War
4	Cairo A dog from the U.S Navy's Seal team who assisted in the team when they stormed Osama Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan in 2011
4	Havoc An apt description of war and a name we can use for a mischievous dog
4	Bullet Ideal for a dog who is fast and accurate
3	Sinbad Named after a naval dog who was enlisted for service
3	Gunner Suitable for a dog that is full of action
3	Marine A specialist force during the war.
3	Bob He was the first dog to receive the Dickin Medal during WW ll
2	Silver Taken from the Silver Star award for bravery
2	Ace A dog that gets things done and is a great achiever
2	Bomber In honor of all the Bomber Squadron members
1	Hunter Seeking out the enemy
0	Boots Vital to a solder, and a fun name for a dog
0	Max A dog employed by the United State Marines in the movie 'One Man and his Dog '
0	Achilles Legendary heroic fighter, a figure taken from mythology
-1	Seal Ideal for a black dog and taken from the Navy Seals
-1	Smokey A famous Yorkshire Terrier who was used to run a telegraph wire through a 4 to 8 inch in diameter, 70 foot long pipe to ensure communications
-1	Combat This name would be great for a dog with energy and courage
-1	Skipper A person who leads a team
-1	Bandit The name given to an enemy aircraft but it sounds kind of cool for a dog
-1	Buster A Royal Army Veterinary Corps arms and explosive search dog, he served in Iraq and was awarded the Dickin Medal for bravery
-2	Tank Would suit a solid, large dog
-2	Nemo A War Dog that served in Vietnam; he was the first sentry dog to return to the United States with honors after active duty
-3	Endal An incredible service dog assisted disabled Gulf War Veteran Allen Parton; Endal is described as the most decorated dog in the world

Female Battlefield Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
6	Savannah or Savan A grassy plain in tropical or subtropical regions that has few trees, very exotic sounding
5	Irma Irma was a War Dog who received the Dickin Medal for rescuing trapped people from bombed buildings in London in WW ll
5	Desba Means to go to war, but could be a perfect name for a feisty pup
5	Elvara A name for a war warrior, such a soft gentle name
5	Lava A dog adopted by the 1st Battalion Unit named the Lava Dogs
5	India First World War location but cute name for a puppy dog
4	Lexi Adapted from Lex, who was a US Military Dog who was adopted by the family of his handler who was killed in action
4	Mouse Adapted from 'Moustache' a Poodle who participated in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
4	Allie A shortened name from the word alliance, meaning a formal agreement between two or more nations
4	Snafu A cute name for a puppy that means mistake, mix up or disaster
4	Myth Legend that stems from the wartime involving heroic, almost supernatural achievements by individuals
3	Beauty A wire haired Terrier war dog who received the Dickin award for bravery in WW ll
3	Armina Translated, it means a warrior maiden
3	Delta A code word representing the letter D
3	Sabi An Australian special forces explosives detection dog
3	Myrina From Greek Mythology, she is the Queen of the Amazons and honors all women participants in past and present wartime
3	Freyja From Norse Mythology, for the goddess of war
3	Duchess The famous Duchess of Sutherland took doctors and nurses to France and Belgium to set up hospitals and casualty clearing stations
2	Bellatrix Female fighter or warrior - ideal for a tough, but cute little dog
2	Sasha This brave dog was a bomb sniffing dog and awarded the Dickin Medal posthumously
2	Missile Good for a female dogs name that is a bit more unique and could be shortened to Missy
2	Sallie A canine mascot in the Civil War interim for the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
1	Judy This ship dog saved countless lives by warning of the approach of enemy aircraft
1	Rockette As in a little rocket full of energy
1	Omay Short for Opha May, the first woman to enlist in the Marine Corps
1	Aerial Meaning in the air, as in an aerial battle
0	Ailith Means a seasoned warrior
0	Echo Sound echoing back to the listener, it makes a nice name for a female dog
0	LIberty Belle War is all about fighting for our liberty, while Belle is a beautiful name
0	Macy From the word 'diplomacy'
-1	Czarine A term to describe someone who fights for their rights as in war
-1	Maia Brave in war
-2	Libby Short for Liberty