Names for Dogs With White Paws
Irish spotting is a coat pattern we see on many herding and sporting dogs. The pattern is essentially comprised of one predominant solid color (usually brown, red, gold, or black) that is trimmed with white markings. Traditional Irish spotting includes a white ruff (the collar and bib) extending down to white front legs and half-white hind feet or hocks. The dog may or may not have a white blaze across the muzzle and forehead. A white tip at the end of the tail, called the “Shepherd’s Lantern” in border collies, is optional as well.
Tiny Boots, Big Hearts, Names for Dogs With White Feet
- Game-Inspired Names
- Panda-Inspired Names
- Yummy Dog Names
- Formal Wear Names
- Penguin Suit Dog Names
- Traditional Dog Names in Different Languages
In the list of dog breeds with white feet at the end of the article, we excluded entirely white dogs from the list. Not all of the breeds listed will always have white feet, but white legs or paws are frequently typical of these breeds.
Game Names for Black and White Dogs
These game-inspired names derive from classic games of strategy and chance, typically using black and white game pieces.
Boggle: White cubes with black letters—with each shake, players compete to see who can create the most words from the letters thrown.
Catan: A dice game where players roll six dice for chances to roll for resources to build roadways, settlements and cities in the Settlers of Catan Universe.
Chess: Ultimate strategy games played on a black-and-white board with opposing black or white players.
Dice: White cubes with black spots used for casting lots as in the Bible as well as the musical Guys and Dolls.
Domino: Chinese black-and-white tiles used in a variety of games.
Farkle: Dice game where six dice are thrown from a cup.
Kismet: Dice game similar to Yahtzee.
Puzzle: Word or number puzzles naturally played on white backgrounds with black text.
Scrabble: Black-and-white tile game where players compete for points by building esoteric words on the Scrabble board.
Yahtzee: Dice game
Names Inspired by Famous Panda Bears
Giant Pandas are adored the world over, and each of these famous Panda Bears has his or her own fan club. Pandas appear to have an unusual naming convention; their names are always given in duplicate, for example, Ling-Ling. Panda itself makes a cute name for a black and white dog.
An An: Moscow Zoo resident of the 1960s.
Bao Bao: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda cub. Bao Bao has been made a superstar by the invention of the webcam. Panda lovers can tune in 24/7 to see this cub grow and discover life.
Bei Bei: U.S. born cub, returned to China.
Chi-Chi: London Zoo resident from 1958 to 1972. Her image became the World Wildlife’s emblem.
Chia Chia: Female Panda Bear and resident of the London Zoo.
Ching Ching: Male Panda residing in the London Zoo with Chia Chia. Sadly they failed to conceive any baby pandas.
Fu Bao: South Korea’s first born Giant Panda.
Hua Hua: Known for her tiny frame and gentle personality.
Ling Ling: Gifted to Japan by the Chinese as an act of friendship, Ling Ling means darling girl, although Ling Ling was actually a male panda.
Meng Lan: Adored for his ability to climb the fencing of his enclosure and his “Kung Fu” sit-ups and splits.
Meng Meng: Resides in the Berlin Zoo with Jiao Qing.
Ya Yi: Famed female acrobat.
The Panda Triplets: Born in 2014, enjoy these names: Meng Meng, meaning adorable; Shuai Shuai, meaning handsome; and Ku Ku, which means cool.
Food Inspired Names for Dogs With White Feet
These delicious dog names are inspired by black, white or chocolate treats and candies.
Blackjack: Blackjack is an old-fashioned taffy.
Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with cream icing.
Klondike: Vanilla ice cream coated with dark chocolate ganache.
Magnum: Vanilla ice cream with a dark chocolate coating.
Mounds: Dark chocolate on the outside, revealing refreshing coconut on the inside.
Oreo: Regularly one of the most popular dog names in the United States.
S’mores: The marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker fireside treat.
Snickers: Chocolate outside, light nougat inside.
Suzy Q: Hostess cake of chocolate and cream layers.
York: York Peppermint Patties are dark chocolate outside and cool white peppermint inside.
Zero: White chocolate candy bar with dark chocolate inside.
Formal Wear Names for Male Dogs With White Feet
Anorak: Originally a frock coat.
Crosswyck: Formal collar that crosses in the front and is held in place with a glossy button.
Mackinaw: Synonym for tuxedo.
Mandarin: Type of tuxedo jacket.
Nehru: Type of tuxedo jacket.
Spatz: Type of shoe covering (white leather topper over a patent leather shoe) popular in the early 20th Century.
Tux: Tuxedo.
Ulster: Victorian coat style with a cape over the shoulders.
Penguin Suit Inspired Names for Dogs
These penguin varieties ultimately make cute names for dogs with white markings:
Gentoo
Macaroni
Rockhopper
Humbolt
Galapagos
Snares (Snares Island)
A New Spin on Traditional White Foot Names
| English | French | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Socks | Chaussettes | Calcetine |
| Boots | Bottes | Botas |
| Stockings | Bas | Medias |
List of Dog Breeds With White Feet
| Akita | Alaskan Malamute | American Staffordshire Terrier |
| Australian Shepherd | Azawakh | Basenji |
| Basset Hound | Beagle | Bearded Collie |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Bichon Frise | Biewer Terrier |
| Bluetick Coonhound | Bolognese | Border Collie |
| Borzoi | Boston Terrier | Boxer |
| Brittany | Bull Terrier | Bulldog |
| Canaan Dog | Cardigan Welsh Corgy | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| Chinese Crested | Clumber Spaniel | Rough and Smooth Collie |
| Dalmation | Drever | English and American Foxhound |
| English Springer Spaniel | Finnish Lapphund | French Bulldog |
| French Spaniel | Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
| Hamiltonstovare | Harrier | Havanese |
| Ibizan Hound | Icelandic Sheepdog | Irish Red and White Setter |
| Italian Greyhound | Japanese Chin | Karelian Bear Dog |
| Kromfohrlander | Lhasa Apsa | Lowchen |
| Miniature American Shepherd | Nederlandse Kooikerhunje | Norrbottenspets |
| Nova Scotia Duck Toller | Old English Sheepdog | Pappillion |
| Parsons Russell Terrier | Pembroke Welsh Corgy | Petit Basset Griffon Vendeer |
| Pointer | Polish Lowland Sheepdog | Portuguese Podengo |
| Portuguese Podengo Pequeno | Pyrenean Mastiff | Rafiero Do Alentejo |
| Rat Terrier | Russell Terrier (Jack Russell) | Schapendoes |
| Shetland Sheepdog | Shiba Inu | Shih Tzu |
| Siberian Husky | Small Munsterland Pointer | Smooth Fox Terrier |
| Saint Bernanrd | Stabyhoun | Tornjack |
| Toy Fox Terrier | Tree Walker Coonhound | Welsh Springer Spaniel |
| Whippet | Wire Fox Terrier |
