Tiny Chihuahua Puppy That Looks Like A Little 'Potato' Has The Most Fitting Name
You say potato, I say chihuahua — wait, what? Social media is always rife with images of vegetables that have anthropomorphic features — think fresh-picked carrots that look like long-legged people, butterfly-shaped tomatoes, and eggplants that have sprouted, elongated noses. Well, now there's a real-life dog blowing up TikTok because he looks like a potato! And we'll give you one guess what his name is.
@lifewithchloeandpotato He's literally a potato 🥹🥔 #puppiesoftiktok #cutepuppy #puppy #dogsoftiktok #fyp
"He's literally a potato," says the caption of a clip showing a tiny, chunky chihuahua puppy on his back, pink belly up. And, you guessed it — they named him Potato!
"That's the cutest potato ever," one person ran to the comments to say. Another added, "I would never get anything done." With close to 3 million views, the simple clip shows why Potato has captured so many hearts with his adorably spud-like shape, roly poly belly, and perfect little paws. If there were ever a canine contender for the title of Cutest Couch Potato Ever, we think this portly little guy has it in the bag.
How to pick the perfect name for a pet
Choosing a name for your new pet can be surprisingly tricky. After all, you'll be calling them that forever, and you want to make sure it's a perfect fit. So, here are a few tried-and-true suggestions that can help make the process easier.
Many people rely on pet names that are short, easy to say, and simple for a pet to recognize. Using one- or two-syllable names that end in a vowel is considered the ideal, as it will easily get your pet's attention. But the main consideration is fitting your pet's appearance and personality. A suitable name for an energetic dog might be something like Dash, while a laid-back companion could easily get away with the name Potato. While you can technically name a dog anything, it's best to avoid ones that sound similar to common commands like "sit," "stay," or "no," as this can create confusion when training your dog.
Before making your final choice, try imagining you have to yell out the name late at night from the back door. If the name is too long, embarrassing, or confusing, you may have to go back to the drawing board. Because once you commit to a moniker, that's part of your pet's identity for life. Need some more ideas? Here's 250 of the most creative pet names and 320 nerdy names for dogs and cats.