Dogs may be man's best friend, but it turns out we've been butchering the names of some poor wee pups.
Some breeds are more often referred to under a common mispronunciation, whilst some you might not even be sure how to say full stop.
Surely dogs deserve better, which is why it's always a good time to brush up on the correct way to pronounce Dachshund or get your head around Weimaraner.
If you think you're an expert at pronouncing these pets, then the team at Preply might have a bit of a surprise for you, Wales Online reports. They've come up with some of the most commonly mispronounced breeds out there.
From Keeshond to Shih Tzu, here are some pronunciations that could catch you out.
Dachshund (daks-hund)
Yes, you've been pronouncing the breed of your favourite sausage dogs wrong all your life. Lots of people tend to go off the spelling with this one, saying 'dash-und' or 'dash-hound'. However, we need to embrace the German roots of these dogs and refer to them as 'daks-hunds'.
Shih Tzu (she-dzoo)
It turns out that you don't need to swear when saying the name of these adorable little lions. Contrary to popular belief, the right way of pronouncing this breed is actually 'she-dzoo'.
Rottweiler (rot-why-ler)
You may be shocked to find out these dogs have a spot on the list, but nonetheless justice needs to be served for Rottweilers. A lot of people pronounce this breed like it has the letter 'k' in the name (rock-wahy-lers). However, there is no 'k' and the correct pronunciation is 'rot-wahy-ler'.
Bichon Frise (bee-shon free-zay)
French names can be quite difficult to pronounce, with our favourite furry Bichon Frises being an example of this. These dogs certainly do like to have their tongues out, which is why it makes sense for their name to roll off our tongue - with the correct pronunciation being ‘bee-shon free-zay'.
Weimaraner (vahy-muh-rah-ner)
Now, this breed is certainly a tongue-twister. Dubbed as 'Gray Ghosts', Weimaraners are known for their loyalty and obedience, so the least we can do for them is say their name right.
The accent really has to come out with this one, with the right pronunciation being 'vahy-muh-rah-ner'.
Papillon (Pa-pee-on)
Meaning 'butterfly' in French, Papillons are certainly an underrated dog breed - just look at their beady eyes and fluffy, feathery ears. As suggested by the spelling, this breed typically gets mispronounced as 'pap-ill-on' but the correct way to say it is 'pa-pee-on'.
Keeshond (Kay-shond)
Known for their iconic silver and black fur, Keeshonds are definitely high up on the list of standout dogs. They are also high up on the list of most mispronounced dog breeds, with many referring to them as 'kee-shonds', but rather they should be pronounced as 'kay-shond'.
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