The Year in Dogs: A 2021 Recap from The Farmer’s Dog

We dug into our data and found the most common dog names, the trending dog names, the foods that inspired the most dog names and much more.

By The Farmer's Dog | December 15, 2021

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Through the record highs and daunting lows this year, there was one constant this year: the dogs who fearlessly met each day with us (or at least made hiding under a blankie that much better). 

To celebrate, we’ve assembled our now-iconic visual recap. From the biggest names to smaller poops, from the Gingers to the giants, these are the dogs and dog moments that truly made our year. 

 

 

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