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The 15 Best Food Names for Dogs

You've used words like "piquant" and "mouthfeel," and you've been known to make reservations for tasting menus a year in advance—yeah, it's safe to say you're a bona fide foodie. Why shouldn't your love of food extend to your precious pooch? (After all, she's quite a foodie herself.) Here, 15 of the best food names for dogs (AKA our four-legged besties).

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1. Cheddar

Bonus points if his fur matches the color of our fave cheese.

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2. Basil

For the intellectual pooch (that really likes pesto).

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3. Linguini

It’s just so fun to say.

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4. Peanut

For the mini furball in your life.

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5. Snickers

Really, any candy bar will do—but don’t let her eat the real thing.

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6. Cocoa

Because her coat is the perfect chocolaty brown.

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7. Bagel

“Why, yes, we did name him after our favorite food…”

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8. Almond

“Al” for short.


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9. Bok Choy

Proving two names are always better than one.

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10. Reuben

Mmm, now we’re just hungry.

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11. Nugget

Our go-to fast food deserves some recognition.

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12. Pinot

For the pooch that knows how to party.

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13. Macaron

But you can call him Mac.

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14. Biscuit

He’s a bit crunchy on the outside, but warm and soft on the inside.

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15. Pepperoni

The ultimate name for your little pupperino.

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