ages ago Denver, CO 80001. We reported him to the police and dog warden, but kept hold of him. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr and our partners as described in our cookie policy. Darwin's makes healthy pet food delivery easy. (When I was in Canberra I saw one of the original pieces of Darwins work displayed in an exhibition called 'Treasures of the world's great libraries'. Probably, but that's the way we are. (permalink), My Darwin is a beautiful orange tabby, who was supposed to be a short haired but, being a bit of a rebel, his fur is long. (permalink). Originally posted ages ago. You never know what sort of religious nuts are out there. Darwin's Theory of Evolution is the widely held notion that all life is related and has descended from a common ancestor: the birds and the bananas, the fishes and the flowers -- all related. He has the stubbornness of a dachshund, the shagginess of "something else", and long legs, like one of those souped-up pick-up trucks with the super-tall tires. It amused me. My wife and I got our cat, Darwin, soon after the Kansas Board of Education started to talk about eliminating evolution from the public schools. In any case, he's the first generation in a while when Natural Selection appears to have been allowed to take place. We just moved from Sydney, Australia to Arizona, and now we have a Blue Cattle X pup. swankspike edited this topic ages ago. Hi Originally posted ages ago. The story of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products begins with Gary Tashjian and his dog, Max. (permalink) I mean, I was taught about evolution in Catholic school science classes. He was a pet dog owned by George Tarleton's family. Our cat is named NPR and our goldfish is NEA. She, being the newest and youngest (Merri and Pippin were 2 years already) had to wait until she was a few months old before her first trip to the vet. Our cat has been named Darwin for over 2 years now. The origins of the six-month-old black and … (permalink), Naming my Beagle Darwin is a tribute to Darwin's "The Voyage of the Beagle" and the famous HMS Beagle. Darwin, a tri-colored Australian Shepherd, embodies the heart of who we are and the core values we live and work by: loyalty, compassion, dedication and curiosity. (permalink). (permalink), We named our dog Darwin because we're pretentious. We think Darwin survived because he was the only black cat out of the litter, and was harder to see. I believe that Fred is a funny dog name and he is just FUNNY. We are in the US and come across a few dogs named Darwin so they definitely do exist here in the states. I actually think it fits him. :-) When we first got him he needed absolutely no "house training". Another nice reason to name him after the father of Evolution. ages ago I think this is worth breaking a New Year’s resolution or two. I had the name picked immediately. (permalink), My rabbit is named Darwin because he's an Easter bunny. My previous hamster was named Tanner, since I was studying/working with Bairdi Tanner crab when I got him.... 😋. We have a staffie cross, which we found wandering the streets in the middle of the night. Sign up today to get your first 10 lbs of fresh pet food for $14.95 delivered right to your doorstep.  In the opening chapters of The Descent of Man, and using dogs as examples, he argued that animals feel “pleasure and pain, happiness and memory.”  While he conceded that animals may lack self-awareness, Darwin asked, “How can we feel sure that an old dog with an excellent memory and some power of imagination, as shown by his dreams, never reflects on his past pleasures or pains in the chase?”. I had to secularize it up a bit! After trying the traditional approaches, Tashjian consulted a holistic veterinarian who suggested a raw food diet. ages ago My name is Darwin. This sweet boy came in to us as a stray. If you click it, you'll go home, www.flickr.com/photos/mistysweet/198982254, www.flickr.com/photos/cherrypockets/202385838/. ages ago I loved the city of Darwin in Australia, so it's another reason the name Darwin seemed to suit my beagle. My friends respct my points of view and my profession (i am biologist!). (I also have a Darwin Fish decal on my car.) Is it sad that our pet is our bumper sticker? Darwin escaped and was rescued by my sister in law. I admire Charles Darwin for his adventures, his writings, and the huge contribution he has made historically to science. Best Regard. verbalchameleon edited this topic ages ago. I also have a full chest-piece (tattoo) dedicated to Darwin. And we love our Darwin, all of us. I'm also deeply curious why so few cats are named Darwin. 54 months ago ages ago (permalink). (permalink) ages ago Originally posted ages ago. The name Darwin is a boy's name of English origin meaning "dear friend". The perfect name for my best friend! Edgar, a simple Google search on “Darwin and Polly” brought up a few “hits”you may want to investigate, Your email address will not be published. My cat is named Darwin because he was the only one to survive out of a litter of kittens born at a factory where my sister in law worked. This nickname is also a great choice for those interested in Charles Darwin, founder of the theory of evolution. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. My wife and I named our weimaraner Darwin because we both did our undergraduate degrees in biology and I was in graduate school studying plant biology at the time we got him. We had gotten "Arwen" as a tiny little black furball, about 5 weeks old. Darwin also came to own “Polly,” a sharp-witted Fox Terrier he “borrowed” from his daughter when she moved to her marital home. . It just seemed to fit. I happened upon this group by accident, and I'm so thrilled. Sorry if it took me awhile to respond to this message, I've been on holiday in London for a month and just returned today! Nevertheless, we always have fun talking. My dog was named Darwin in honor of one world's greatest naturalists. I mean, after all Darwin stands for?" Ugh. This photo shows him with a short summer haircut, but he has the capability of Old English-sheepdog proportionate big hair. ages ago It also happens that my Darwin is polydactyl, meaning he has extra digits on his front feet. (permalink), I'm a bit late to this posting....but I have a hamster named Darwin. ages ago The rest of them were grey or black and white. Maybe Schröder would get under the wife radar? He is a corgi that is estimated to be around 4 years old. seeing the article in the site, https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/darwins-dogs/ , Darwin’s dog i would like to know more references about drawin’s relationship with Polly and stories about the case. My reason's kind of two fold. Petie had a dog friend named Bailey who was a tea cup doggy. And if you don't have a pet named Darwin, you should... Flickr logo. We named her Darwin, one because of the good Charles and what he stands for, two the city of Darwin in the NT is a great place and we loved holidaying there and also it has a nice ring to it. I am half Pembroke and half Cardigan. ages ago Originally posted ages ago. He actually is a mix of some kind of dachshund with "something shaggy" (my guess is a Llasa Apso.) Not too many conversations with others regarding the name, although our old landlords came to visit over the summer with their Shih-Tzu named Moses, so that was an interesting meeting to observe. ages ago I also have a Undead Priest in World or Warcraft called Darwinn. Edit: I've remembered that Charles' grandfather, Erasmus Darwin was a founder of the Lunar Society, the Birmingham-based "learned society". ages ago Classic dog names often go for a word that captures the color of your pooch’s fur. If by that you mean Charles Darwin was one of the most perceptive naturalists ever, with an uncommonly clear understanding of the world around him, well then 'no', it doesn't bother me". I have a domestic shorthair cat named Darwin. Besides the fact that he is part beagle, he is really quite a brilliant dog. (permalink) When he lays on the couch he will bring his own pillow and arrange it , fluffed up just as he likes it. dear cactus edited this topic ages ago. (permalink) Until now, his name hasn't affected my friendships, even with that ones doesn't believe in Evolution Theory. (permalink), God made me do it. I don't want two Darwins of course, but any other science-related names are welcome. (permalink) When we brought her in, they had to set up a new file for her and need the details , age, sex, type of food she's eating ... Well, I said she was a she and the vet proceeded to correct me and say that she was actually a he. We hadn't considered that at all in naming him, but it's a nice coincidence given that we live in Birmingham. :o) (permalink), My husband is an attorney & the week before we got the dog, he attended a lecture by the biology profressor from Brown University whose textbook was banned in Georgia. Over the years he has taken a bit of a leadership role amongst my cats (I have 7 now.) Why did I name him Darwin? Many people don't realize it, but possums can be very vicious and will kill cats and eat them if they are hungry. ages ago Since he came from a puppy mill, we assume mom and dad are both "purebreds" (at least purebreds of a sort). So now I often stick to my cover story--Darwin Creek, Darwin Falls, Darwin Canyon, Darwin Peak, etc. Think of names like Cinnamon, Blondie, and Shadow. Originally posted ages ago. Originally posted ages ago. The batches were made back in October and November 2018. Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). Canine siblings would be determined upon meet and greet. The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004.. He would do well with children. ages ago ages ago mentalfloss.com. @Alien Mercy - One, Darwin is the name of the underlying Unix operating system that powers Mac OS X -- the OS I code for in my daily job. She's called Darwin because her older sister is called Sydney, and her people wanted to keep the theme going. Share on Linked In Here in the UK, evolution isn't currently a real controversy (although there are some recent movements in that direction), so it doesn't have the resonance of being a statement. Biography. (permalink). He is named after the famous 19th century scientist, Charles Darwin, who developed the theory of evolution. RangerRoy edited this topic ages ago. ages ago We were trying to come up with a name for him, and I suggested Darwin, and he started meowing at me right after I suggested it. His initial resistance was quickly overcome and the tomcat he named Darwin soon became the center of his adoptive owner's life. I once met another couple at the dog park in Dallas with a chihuahua named Darwin. Share by Email, National Purebred Dog Day® Currently you have JavaScript disabled. ages ago How crazy that I also named my beagle Darwin almost 10 years ago in honor of the author of the "Voyages of the HMS Beagle." The Battle of Darwin was the single largest attack on Australian soil during WWII. We named the youngest one Darwin, as we would be able to watch him evolve. (permalink) The pig-hunting dogs set upon Yvette Goldberg's beloved dachshund Pancake in the driveway of her Howard Springs home near Darwin on February 17 … I am a bit of a darwin geek, having a degree in biology and Recently enjoyed the tv show by Dawkins about Darwin (150th aniversary of Origin of the species), but it was actually my partner who thought of naming new dog Darwin. Complete list of AKC recognized dog breeds. www.flickr.com/photos/mistysweet/198982254 It is my joke that his extra toe on each paw is his effort to develop thumbs. Gunner (born c. August 1941) was a male kelpie dog who became notable for his reliability to accurately alert Allied air force personnel that Japanese military aircraft were approaching Darwin during the Second World War. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. @exkmp: I have had people mistakenly think his name is Darlin', which is not cool. (permalink). However, since getting my dog, I have become very good friends with an Evangelical Christian who interprets Genesis literally. Originally posted ages ago. It has a lovely meaning too—"dear friend." Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is the foundation upon which modern evolutionary theory is built. When nature called, as a young puppy he hopped right into the bathtub to pee! Darwin Watterson | The Amazing World of Gumball Wiki | Fandom In the year I've had Darwin it has created a few discussions including one with a date I had who did not believe in evolution. We have to call him 'black kitty' around other people. Darwin is both a unique and quirky choice, with a great meaning. He suits it! we spend alot of time thinking of a name. Darwin enjoys going for walks and being in the yard. Ben & Jerry’s latest flavors include “Rosie’s Batch” and “Pontch’s Mix,” named after actual employees’ dogs. (permalink), I named my cat Darwin because he is polydactyl. At first, I had to explain the whole Beagle - Darwin connection to a lot of people (now I don't bother). But, I also would like to kown why so many cats are named Darwin. 120 months ago He came home incensed, and with the perfect dog name. Meet Darwin! The series portrays a family of wildlife documentary filmmakers known as the Thornberrys; in particular the younger daughter Eliza, and her ability to communicate with animals. My dog was named Darwin in honor of one world's greatest naturalists. Since most of my friends are also biologists or naturalists, it has never been an issue. The name Darwin is not directly related to Charles Darwin and therefore it does not lead to any conversations about religion or science. Wonder what that means! Share on Twitter Call me a coward. We named our dog Darwin because my husband had just finished reading a number of books about Charles Darwin, and had just finished "Darwin's Dangerous Idea". My husband Jay named our cat Darwin because Darwin has opposable thumbs, has 1 extra toe on one front paw, and 2 extra toes on the other. (permalink) I had also fallen in love with Evolution Basin in Kings Canyon NP. (permalink), The Darwin I had was a 13 year old, 153 pound Caucasian Ovcharka that died in 2014. Originally posted ages ago. I'm betting he would have been way more offended if I had named my dog St. Stephen the Martyr. If your canine has colorful and mystical eyes, then it is a lovely idea to call them after a hypnotising gemstone. While he is well versed in many topics, he does gravitate quite often to a theory he has, but never really spells it out. Meaning, rating and history of the cat name "Darwin", as well as many other cat names. For about 3 days before that we were calling him Umbra (from the Latin for shadow) but he wouldn't react when we called him that. (permalink). Here’s the … (permalink), Our rescued Lab is named Darwin because he is a very evolved dog. Charles Darwin was a dog lover who believed in the power of dogs to help shape human evolution. All Rights Reserved. I am an active naturalist, a committed scientist (with about 1 year left until I receive a Ph.D. in neurophysiology), and, most importantly, I really admire and have a lot of respect for Charles Darwin. (permalink). Originally posted at 8:02PM, 2 January 2006 PDT amortize edited this topic ages ago. Funny Dog Names - Fred. Such is the story of Gunner, an Australian Kelpie dog that helped save many lives with his extraordinary sense of hearing. As soon as I said Darwin he perked right up like he knew that was his name all along, and we had just figured it out. Very impressive! As for cat names...well, if you want to follow on the Darwin theme you could go for Charles or Charlie or something, but if it were my cat....I would call it "Finch." Darwin is an unseen character in the world of Marvel's Avengers. A co-worker and I decided we could each give a home to one, and thus each bunny had a home for Easter, with a girl named Kristin. (permalink), I named my dog Darwin because he holds his own at the dinner table. People don't really think twice about his name. It's funny that you ask the question ... Our 5 cats over the past 20 years have been named after Lord Of The Rings characters, Frodo, Samwise, Merri, Pippen and "Arwen". We now have a second cat named Maya (after Maya Angelou) and a dog named Bartlett (after Jeb Bartlett of West Wing fame.) I used to work in a pet store, and it was a popular place for people to abandon pets they'd bought without proper forethought. P.O. We already have a staffie called Tyler and delibretly didn't name new dog for a week, as we didn't want to get too attached if he was going to be claimed. Consultation took place during February 2021 to hear what the community had to say about five potential locations. DrewMyers edited this topic ages ago. Not that I mind if the subject of evolution comes up because of my lovely boy's name. bartly2005 edited this topic ages ago. Additionally, when I was lucky enough to befriend my wonder dog, I lived in the Eastern Sierra of California and frequented a beautiful place in Death Valley NP called Darwin. There are no known violations. ages ago Structure, Hocks, Dusting the Hocks, Ligaments, Purebred Dogs, Moving Close, Share on Facebook Is it because he does stupid things?" Once when he was feeling sick (no, not really hungover) he headed back to the bathroom again, so that he could barf in the toilet!! His mother and all of his litter mates died after they were attacked by a possum. 615 likes. Darwindogs.org. Darwin also came to own “Polly,” a sharp-witted Fox Terrier he “borrowed” from his daughter when she moved to her marital home. He describes how Darwin insinuated himself more deeply into his consciousness until Jordan finally allowed Darwin to sleep in his bed ("Thus Darwin and I … dear cactus edited this topic ages ago. I had assumed it was fairly common knowledge but have since concluded it is not. He is 14 years old now, and a joy! Also, I have learned not to mention the religious right as that REALLY sets him off. It's our mission to give pets and their owners more years of healthy companionship through our fresh dog and cat food. Includes personality, history, health, nutrition, grooming, pictures, videos and AKC breed standard. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. Darwin The Corgi. Box 123 ages ago flickr.com/photos/vc/208745099/ Since then we are totally nuts about Oz. (permalink) ages ago But I'm curious why people name their pets Darwin, and how the name affects your friendships with others who might be, ah, science averse. *Snicker* Too clever by half, but a few folks will get it..... My dog is only named after Darwin obliquely; his father was an Australian Kelpie and we named the pups after Australian places. Chaser has also demonstrated the ability to understand verbs, including "find," "nose" and … If you've named your pet "Darwin", this group is for you. No big discussions usually occur after we tell people his name is Darwin, but do get some funny looks after we say his name. I am supprised to read people have commented on pets being called Darwin "because Darwin hates Jesus". As it turned out, it is a very apt name for him as he is extremely intelligent. What’s in a Name We named Darwin Trust after our office dog, Darwin. He is smarter than most of the neigborhood dogs! Actually, Darwin sort of chose his name for himself. Originally posted ages ago. ages ago That does not mean that I am not a great admirer of the ideas and theories of Charles Darwin. Thanks for joining up, and for the great story about your beagle. (permalink), My labrador's name is Darwin because it's a tribut to the naturalist Charles Darwin. I am wicked smart. If interested, please visit our website to read our special announcement. One day a man brought in two baby bunnies that his sister had refused to allow him to give his nieces. (permalink) (permalink), Darwin, because, living in George Bush country, in a God-shoved-down-your-throat country, mind you I'm talking the U.S. of A, not Iran, we had to go with it. Told you i was a geek. Doesn't that bother you? Petie would play with Bailey all the time, tug of war turned into Bailey being swung around by Petie! Being a US National Park Service Naturalist, it seemed only fitting. Being a US National Park Service Naturalist, it seemed only fitting. For younger kids, there’s an adorable cartoon dog named Darwin who explains about how he likes science and being nice: “He believes in being a good person [ sic ], even though he doesn’t believe in any of the gods from his stories.” Darwin the person dog also gives seven “promises” that kids are encouraged to emulate. A much more common response to his name is "Oh, like the Darwin awards? Once we realised he was here to stay. Another liberal arts education wasted. No copying of any content allowed unless given permission. I wanted to name her Schrödinger ala Schrödinger's cat, but my wife vetoed it. Let's face it: Naming a dog is a lot more fun than naming a baby.With a baby, you know the recipient of your name will be judged by your pick for years to … The second reason is I believe Charles Darwin's a great figurehead for the secular "movement" in our country. I'll try to post a pic soon. How much should my dog’s eat? ages ago (permalink), Oh wow! My hooman mom was silly and named me Darwin because I am a "new" kind of corgi. Darwin creates an open, inviting and warm space, and he’ll be there to greet you when you visit.