The dogs appearance may help to influence the decision, so a white or cream color dog may be dubbed Gardenia and a red-coated dog given the moniker Lantern, as well as their history and breed. Cayo may be the perfect name for a Welsh Terrier or a Spanish Mastiff while an Oriental breed like a Pekingese, Shibu Inu, or Japanese Chin may find a better fit in names like Hsi-Shen or Kiku.