Fuzzy is a descriptor before it's a name — and that's exactly its appeal. It belongs to the long tradition of pet names that describe how the animal feels to the touch: Fluffy, Furry, Woolly, Curly. It's direct, affectionate, and makes no claims beyond the obvious physical observation.
The Descriptor Name Tradition
Fuzzy sits in a category of pet names where the name IS the compliment: Fluffy (far more popular), Curly, Shaggy, Patches. These names tend to be given to pets with coats that genuinely earn the description. They're often family names — chosen with children involved, optimized for immediate recognition and zero explanation.
Breed Fit
The obvious candidates: Pomeranians, Chow Chows, Bichon Frises, Poodles with full coats. Any dog whose first impression is textural rather than visual. Fuzzy on a short-haired Doberman would be either ironic or accidental.
The Counter-Reading: No Room to Grow Into
The risk with Fuzzy is that it's entirely accurate when you're a puppy and potentially awkward when you're a three-year-old dog with a full groomed coat at a dog show. Descriptor names cement one moment in time. If you want something that grows with the dog, a name with a broader meaning gives more flexibility over the years.