A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years â according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so thereâs plenty of thinking to do before you select your familyâs latest addition.
But even when youâve settled on a type of dog, thereâs still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If youâve opted for an adorable Miniature Schnauzer then personalised gift site yappy.com can help â theyâve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their loveable Miniature Schnauzer.
Here are their top 10 Miniature Schnauzer names.
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1. Stanley
Stanley tops the chart when it comes to Miniature Schnauzer names. It was also the name of Sheridan Smith's canine co-star in BBC television series Pooch Perfect.
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2. Monty
Second spot for Miniature Schnauzer names goes to Monty. It's a shortened version of the Anglo-Saxon name Montgomery, meaning 'of the mountain'.
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3. Archie
Archie takes the final podium place for Miniature Schnauzer names. It's a Scottish name - short for Archibald - and means 'bold' or 'brave'.
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4. Alfie
The Old English name of Alfie is fourth most popular with Schnauzer owners. It means 'wise elf'.
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