BOSTON — The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has released a list of the city’s most popular dog names and breeds.
The department’s Animal Care and Control Division recently shared the information, along with a reminder to dog owners that the annual deadline to obtain a license for their pets is March 31, 2023. All dogs of Boston require a new permit each year.
In 2022, the most popular male dog name was once again Charlie with 81 registered in Boston, while Bentley came in at the back of the pack with 23 males with the name, according to city licensing data. The first female name registered was also the same this year, Luna, with 114 registered, while 25th place went to Piper with 27 registered.
Here is a complete list of the 25 best female dog names:
- Moon
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Lola
- Penny
- Rosie
- Stella
- Bailey
- Sadie
- Molly
- Ruby
- Chloe
- coconut
- Maggie
- Read
- Millie
- Sophie
- olive
- Winnie
- Pepper
- Lulu
- willow
- Ellie
- Piper
Here is a complete list of the 25 best male dog names:
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Teddy
- Max.
- Finnish
- Olivier
- Milo
- Winston
- Rocky
- Ollie
- Louie
- Tony
- Gus
- Henry
- Boyfriend
- Tucker
- Archie
- Leo
- Jack
- Bear
- Bruno
- Ziggy
- Jackson
- Duke
- Bentley
The data also shows the 25 most popular dog breeds registered in Boston in 2022.
The top ten races were:
- Labrador Retriever – 1,694
- Golden Retriever – 727
- Chihuahua – 480
- German Shepherd – 392
- Toy Poodle – 331
- Pitbull – 321
- Yorkshire Terrier – 314
- Shih Tzu – 312
- Beagle – 311
- Australian Shepherd – 296
City officials reminded residents that dogs must be licensed if they are over six months old. Owners must provide a copy of their dog’s current rabies certificate. For spayed and neutered animals, owners must submit proof of spaying or neutering if they have not already done so.
The permit fee is $15 for a neutered male or neutered female or $30 for an intact male or female.
Dog license fees are waived for service animals and residents age 70 and older.
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