Best 5-Letter Dog Names

You might know him as Angus, arguably the star of the old cartoon show, and film, Mr. Magoo. In the live action film in particular, Magoo is a wealthy, half blind man who finds himself smack in the middle of trouble. Luckily, his dog, Angus, is there. He wakes up, puts Magoo's clothes on the bed, and then awakens his beloved owner. But that's not all Angus can do. This dog jumps into the water, uses a fishing hook to stop a thief, and uses his powerful scent of smell to uncover even the most dubious, disguised of criminals.  

Another famous dog with a 5-letter name is Astro, the dog from The Jetsons, an old cartoon show from the 1960's. The show was so iconic, it stayed actively on air until the 1990's. And Astro was a huge reason why! Not only was he a handsome, grey dog, he was also a great motivator. Always ready for a walk, or an outright gallop, he would keep his owners fit, much to their dismay. Despite the fact that he was just another ordinary dog, and certainly what you might expect from a 1960's portrayal, Astro still managed to come out memorable, affectionate and funny, often leaving his master alone on the speedy treadmill as he watched from the sidelines with the family's cat. 

Finally, there's Balto, the Siberian Husky known for preventing a deadly epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Back in 1925, diphtheria was a serious issue, and Anchorage was over 500 miles away. It was the closest place where the proper medication could be obtained, and it was up to the sled dogs to retrieve it just in time. The journey was a 650-mile route through the wilderness, in the snow and the piercing wind, known as the Iditarod Trail. Twenty mushers volunteered for the "Great Race of Mercy," among them 3-year-old Balto. Compared to the other more experienced dogs, some even 12 years of age, Balto was essentially the underdog, the outcast, but renowned hero, as well. He was the miracle dog in real life that inspired an animated movie featuring Kevin Bacon and Phil Collins. In the 1995 movie, children and adults alike got to see how captivating Balto was, how heroic, and how he led a dog sledding team to victory, just in time to save many human lives in the middle of freezing Nome, Alaska, a place where survival is a luxury.