Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Puppy Pen
  3. Name that pup!

Name that pup!

Basenji Puppy Pen
  • YodelDogsY

    I have a 3 month old red/white female puppy that I need to name. The prefix will be Sherwood's and the theme of the litter is "Secret". (Mama dog kept her condition a secret until she was about to pop.) The puppy is a feminine dead ringer, conformation-wise and partially markings-wise, for her sire Baron.

    Pic of Baron at 8 weeks:

    Pic of the daughter at 12 weeks:

    OK everyone so which name do you like best for this pretty little girl puppy?

    Sherwood's…....

    Secret Endeavor
    Keeping Secrets
    Secret Reflection
    Secret Echo

    or possibly going against the theme.....

    Spittin' Image
    Mirror Effect

    Or something else????

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

    0
  • lvossL

    Sherwood's Secret Mimic

    0
  • QuercusQ

    She is beautiful, and I like Sherwood's Keeping Secrets

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

    0
  • JazzysMomJ

    I'll take her!!!!

    Oh wait, that's not what this is about… LOL

    I like Sherwood's Keeping Secrets also.
    Second choice would be Sherwood's Secret Reflection.

    I like Secret Endeavor, but that sounds more like a boy to me.

    Have you ever gone with a Robin Hood, ie Sherwood Forest theme? {Or is that just to corny for words?}

    0
  • F

    I like the Sherwood Forest theme too :) How about Sherwood's secret Maid Marion and call the beautiful pup "marion".

    Fela & Nyah

    0
  • nala121498N

    She is very beautiful and I too, love "Keeping Secrets" and you all are so clever!

    0
  • dashD

    I like Secret Endeavor.

    Jennifer

    0
  • YodelDogsY

    @JazzysMom:

    Have you ever gone with a Robin Hood, ie Sherwood Forest theme? {Or is that just to corny for words?}

    Funny you should say that…...

    When I was selecting a kennel name to use, I wanted something reasonably short, easy to spell and pronounce, and easy to remember. My name is Robyn and the Basenjis are true hoodlums so Sherwood it was! :p

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

    0
  • jys1011J

    I'm with Jazzy…if you can't find her a home..I'll TAKE HER :D :D she sure is a beauty! And what a spittin image of her papa :)

    I like Secret Reflection (Reflection of daddy that is :) ha!)

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

    0
  • YodelDogsY

    @jys1011:

    I'm with Jazzy…if you can't find her a home..I'll TAKE HER :D

    Sorry folks this girl is staying with me but if you are interested in one of her brothers…..... ;)

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

    0
  • bellabasenjiB

    How about this: Sherwood's Mystery Reflection and call her "Mystery" or "Misty" for short. This one covers both the fact that Mom kept her a "secret" and the fact that she looks like Dad (reflection)!;) :cool:

    _**Lisa Lynn ![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile")

    BRAT Basenji Rescue, &

    Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club**_

    0
  • tashaT

    How about Sherwood's Secret Crush?

    Did you say you have boys? :D
    J/K, I have to wait until the baby is old enough. :(

    0
  • WBLW

    I like Secret Reflection

    0
  • DukeD

    @YodelDogs:

    (Mama dog kept her condition a secret until she was about to pop.)

    Just a little curious - but do you mean that you didn't know the Mama was pregnant? Did she have only one pup? Very interesting!

    Jill

    0
  • YodelDogsY

    @Duke:

    Just a little curious - but do you mean that you didn't know the Mama was pregnant? Did she have only one pup? Very interesting!

    You can read the story here

    :o

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

    0
  • QuercusQ

    @YodelDogs:

    You can read the story here

    :o

    :)

    They are LOVELY puppies…see, Baron and Pippin knew what they were doing :)

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

    0
  • jys1011J

    ok ok ok I can't stand it anymore…what's the winning name!!! The suspense is killing ME slowly :D :D :D

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

    0
  • nala121498N

    Great story…love the bathrobe and the incident at the vet - LOL! they all are beautiful, as you know!

    0
  • nomrbddgsN

    Ha Ha Ha I can see Robyn in the bathrobe trying to get the dogs in the door-Ha Ha Ha. If I didn't have so many already I'd take one. But I don't think Shadow would appreciate it. And I am partial to blacks as well!

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    0
  • YodelDogsY

    The perfect name popped in my head as I was driving home today. Something I had not even thought of until then.

    legacy - something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time

    This little girl will be formally registered as Sherwood's Secret Legacy!

    You guys came up with some GREAT suggestions! Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun. Now….to decide what I'm going to call her. :p

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

    0

Suggested Topics

  • elbrantE

    PUP Walks

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    11
    0 Votes
    11 Posts
    4k Views
    KembeK
    @elbrant On the flip side of this conversation can the breeders or owners recommend or suggest what they think Is a reasonable distance in walking an older basenji. My B turned 14 this past January. She always loved her walks - in her prime we’d do 4-5 miles a day. This past summer I noticed I had to walk her early in the morning or early evening due to the heat.This past fall we were doing about 2-3 miles per day and she was always eager to walk. Once winter hit, it was very sporadic and limited - depended on the weather. It was the first winter that she would refuse to go for a walk if there was snow out it was too cold. Once weather got better, we started walking again but have only been doing about 1 mile per day. There are many days she stops dead outside the door wanting to go back in if it’s too cold (I always dress her w/ a sweater or jacket if it’s cool). She enjoys her walks and doesn’t have any physical restrictions except for her age. Otherwise, I feel she is still spry, active, alert, and maintains a reasonable weight. I forget that she’s old except for the fact that she has a white face.
  • M

    Need help naming!

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    14
    0 Votes
    14 Posts
    37k Views
    Buddys PalB
    You will figure it out, the personality will tell you. It may just be me, but I like two syllable names, just input here for thought….:)
  • LindaHL

    Call Name?

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    19
    0 Votes
    19 Posts
    11k Views
    eeeefarmE
    Not to mention what you will call them when you're angry! :) I also like two syllable names, but often end up using one syllable, e.g. "Perry" sometimes gets "Pay", and my horse, "Hero" often just gets "Roe".
  • P

    Running with pup?

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    26
    1 Votes
    26 Posts
    21k Views
    italeighaI
    Hi there. I was about to post this question and did a search for this topic. It's been a while now! I am curious how running with a Basenji turned out? We are considering a Basenji and my husband wants it to be a running partner.
  • misspodhradskyM

    I need help naming my new basenji pup!!

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    99
    0 Votes
    99 Posts
    57k Views
    misspodhradskyM
    Thank you Tanza. I was very curious. ill have to check out AKC. Thank you AgileBasenji. Yes i do live here so it would just be for fun and for some experience. I dont blame you on the points tho because it would be alot of money to not get anything out of it.
  • tanzaT

    Names…

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    23
    0 Votes
    23 Posts
    12k Views
    KipawaK
    I want my basenji to have an African name, so I searched African names via Google. Most of the sites tell you what African language the name is from and what the name means. It was an enjoyable process!