We named a basset-beagle Thorin Oakenshield, once. But after all-out war against him for a month and a half, and ruined rugs, we returned him to the pound. Stiffnecked dwarf! Ruined rugs!! We then got a lab-greyhound who was downright angelic. I wanted to name her "Angelina" but hubby said no. We compromised, and "Lena" won out.
We haven't done any middle-earth pet-names since. Thorin was NOT a good precedent...
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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