I don't understand why this is an issue.

I guess it might be hurtful to poke fun at an animal's health issue. Kind of like calling a double amputee "Lt. Dan". Except the being in question is unaware, so maybe OP feels like the mocking dog behind it's back?

LT DAN ICE CREAM

I'm sorry about your dog, OP. Though I have to say your friends sound quite hilarious

So? I had a female cat we called Dennis and a male dog that my brother called myrtle the turtle. It was funny. I'd say more f your dog's life. Asthma has to suck.

Awe maybe you'll eventually learn to like it or you can name your friend hand solo

I'm gonna call my friend that. Thank you.

What if I do it with 2 hands?

I feel you OP, I tried to name my cat "possum" but everyone just ended up calling her "Not Righty" :( it stuck too. To be fair the cat is pretty not right though

I had a cat named Possum before. She was a great cat ❤

Luke, you are my puppy.

Dude, I love Star Trek too!

lmao... star trek

Actually, I didn't ask

Glad I don't have friends like that. I have asthma. Sucks for your dog though.

Learned to use the dog side of the force your dog has.