There are some dog breeds that have really simple names. The Great Dane, the Poodle and the Terrier are all examples of such simply named dog breeds. They’re easy to remember and often easy to pick out in a crowd. But what about the dog breeds that don’t have such simple names? What about breeds like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Does a name like that make this dog breed more or less memorable?

For most people, a lengthy name like this makes it forgettable. The average person just isn’t going to remember a whole bunch of different dog breed names. It is more likely that they will simply remember that this is some type of Spaniel. They may then be able to spot the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a crowd and define it as a spaniel but won’t recall the whole name.

On the other hand, these detailed names are great for people who are true lovers of different dog breeds. These names are distinguished. They have a sense of history about them. They really set one type of dog apart from the others that may fall into a similar category (like Spaniels). So having a complex dog breed name is neither good nor bad; it simply appeals to different types of people.

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