In case anyone is interested it actually means ‘red headed.’ I worked with a dog for some time named Rusty (it is common for a name, I know), he was a great boy, a Rhodesian Ridge-back mixture just like one of my dogs.
If the second dog was French, it might be spelled Phaideaux.
Trivia: The three headed guard to the underworld is Cerberus. ‘Cerberus’ may come from ‘Kerberos’, meaning ‘spotted’. So… the lord of the underworld named his dog ‘Spot’.
eromlig over 3 years ago
Go ask Spot. I think he’ll know…(from “White Beagle” by Jefferson Kennel)
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 3 years ago
I think it derives from the bottom of the fire hydrant in front of his dog house.
Ratkin Premium Member over 3 years ago
OMG! That used to be my nickname. Now I know why …
kathleenhicks62 over 3 years ago
Feel lucky that you can remember your name.
the humorist formerly known as Hotshot1984 Premium Member over 3 years ago
In case anyone is interested it actually means ‘red headed.’ I worked with a dog for some time named Rusty (it is common for a name, I know), he was a great boy, a Rhodesian Ridge-back mixture just like one of my dogs.
stamps over 3 years ago
And presumably Rover is out doing his thing.
robolt over 3 years ago
Monicurs
wi3leong Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ooorrr…someone named their brown dog Rusty.
Lablubber over 3 years ago
And now we know why Spot isn’t allowed in the house anymore.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
I think it means some things don’t anymore.
JesseLouisMartinez over 3 years ago
I had a dog named spot because that’s what he would always leave on the rug
Impkins Premium Member over 3 years ago
Walt Disney’s Pluto was named after the Roman god of the underworld… or perhaps in Disney’s case underwear. :>)
BWR over 3 years ago
If the second dog was French, it might be spelled Phaideaux.
Trivia: The three headed guard to the underworld is Cerberus. ‘Cerberus’ may come from ‘Kerberos’, meaning ‘spotted’. So… the lord of the underworld named his dog ‘Spot’.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
I named my last dog Buddy. That way strangers had about a 50% chance of getting it right: “Hey there, Buddy!” My second choice was “pal.”