Sam is a unisex name that is great for the family dog. Children have an easy time pronouncing the one single syllable, and the dog has no trouble remembering that that is what he or she is called. It is a name that can be used for big dogs and small dogs alike, although it is easy to conjure up images of smiling Golden Retrievers named Sam, or tough but intelligent German Shepherds called Sam who help the police track down criminals.

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