21 pawfect dog names for classical music lovers

26 May 2023, 14:03 | Updated: 26 May 2023, 14:07

Pianist Alberto Giurioli plays calming music for RSPCA rescue dog

Love classical music, but love dogs more? Call your four-legged companion one of these names, and be their best friend furever.

It’s hard to be original with pet names these days. But we’re here to help, with our specially curated selection of the greatest classical music-inspired dog names.

So whether your furry friend is more of a Johann Sebastian Bark or a Claws Debussy, it’s time to give them the great classical title they deserve.

(And when you’re done, why not try our quiz to find out what breed of dog you are, based on your taste in music?)

1. Zadog the Priest

   

2. Johann Sebastian Bork

3. Andrea Poochelli

   

4. Ludwig van Beetwoofen

   

5. Handel Queen of Shiba

   

6. Pug-liacci

   

7. Woofgang Amadeus Mozart

8. Franz Shoobert

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9. Giacomo Poochini

   

10. Niccolò Puganini

    

11. Herbert Howls

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12. Edward German Shepherd

    

13. Hildogard of Bingen

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14. Clawed Debussy

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    A post shared by Classic FM (@classicfm) on Jan 24, 2019 at 5:10am PST

15. Rimsky Clawsakov

    

16. Bugle the beagle

    

    Dog playing reveille on the trumpet.

17. J.C. Bark

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18. St. Bernard Passion

    

19. Thea Muzzlegrave

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20. Stockschnauzen

    

21. The Second Bernese School

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