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So, the other day, my neighbor finally got that puppy they'd been talking about for ages. A little fluffy thing, looked like a walking cloud. We were all over there cooing over it, and someone, I think it was Brenda, said, "He looks sweet enough to eat! Like a scoop of vanilla!" And bam, just like that, the idea lodged itself in my head: ice cream names for dogs.
Now, I don't even have a dog right now, but my brain just latched onto this. I found myself thinking about it on my walk the next morning. It started simple. Vanilla? A bit boring, maybe? Chocolate? Good for a brown dog, sure. But then I started really digging in, mentally.
My Brainstorming Mess
I actually went to my freezer, pulled out the few tubs I had. Okay, what have we got? Mint Chip. 'Chip' is kinda cute, right? Short, easy to call out. 'Minty'? Maybe for a dog with a spunky attitude? Then there was Rocky Road. That one made me laugh, thinking about a clumsy puppy tripping over its own feet. Could work, definitely.
I started just listing flavors in my head, then out loud while making coffee. It felt a bit silly, talking to myself about ice cream dog names.
- Sundae
- Cookie (as in 'Cookies and Cream')
- Mocha
- Fudge
- Butterscotch (Scotty?)
- Pistachio (Stash?)
Some sounded better than others. Sundae felt sweet, good for a really gentle dog. Fudge seemed perfect for a dark-colored, maybe slightly chunky pup. I really liked Chip for a little terrier type.
Getting Others Involved (Sort Of)
I mentioned my weird obsession to my daughter when she called. She just laughed. Said I had too much time on my hands. But then she threw out Sprinkles. Okay, that's adorable. Definitely picturing a multi-colored or spotted dog for that one. Or maybe a dog that just brings joy, like sprinkles do?
We even got into toppings and related things. Cherry? Waffles? Cone (or Coney)? It started getting a bit ridiculous, but it was fun. It's funny how a simple idea like 'ice cream names' can spiral.
You try to think, what sounds like a real name? What's easy to say fifty times a day when they're chewing your shoe? Neapolitan sounds cool, but calling "Neo!" across the park feels okay. But calling "Neapolitan! Stop eating that!" maybe not so much.
So yeah, that was my little journey into the world of ice cream dog names. It was a fun mental exercise. Did my neighbor use any? Nah, they went with 'Max'. Can't beat a classic, I guess. But I've got a whole list ready now, just in case I ever need it. Or in case Brenda gets another dog.
