What is this little boy's name? Throw me a bone.....

[Mantis]

I will be picking up this little bundle of chaos called a basenji on Feb 9th and need help finding the name for him. I know that I really wont know his name until I meet him in person, but I am trying to get a list of favorites out there.

My red boy was the alpha in his pack and is outgoing and spunky. This little boy has been described as the cuddler of his litter and sweet and cuddly.

My red boy's name is Caesar and he definately fits that name. I need a name that will be strong and appropriate for a Brindle boy. Here are a few pics of him and tell me what he is saying to you.....he is trying to tell me his name....argh...

first let's start with the pics....

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/littleman3.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/littleman2.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/littleman1.jpg

[Mantis]

too cute right? ok, so here is the background on what I think he will look like as an adult....the mom is a black basenji and is short and not lanky. the dad is short and stocky and super muscular in appearance. he is a brindle as well.

some basenjis are long and lanky with that almost found in the wild with that African look. some basenjis are short and stocky, with robust chests and the muscle.

caesar is a combination of the two and is about 24lbs. I am guessing that this little boy will be shorter in heighth than Caesar but much more robust looking. of course this is just me with puppy on the brain...thinking too much

here are the names i have come up with so far:
Simon
Tank
Hero
Rex
Indie
Oden
Fisher
Hobbes
Watson
Arthur
Lokey
Ramzes

Here are the names that we don't like:
Horus
Teddy
Tige
Gator
Anubis
Rocco
Dante
Hunter
Roscoe
Wren
Ralphy
Egypt
Baron
Abe
Rammey
Ramsey
Brutus
Calvin
Leo

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

Congratulations! I am so happy you found an adorable puppy for Caesar. I am not very good at names, does he have a registered name? Maybe that would help figure it out.

[lvoss]

Sirius, Kazor, and Reveille are all kennel names of well known breeders in the basenji breed. I don't think they would like seeing their kennel name attached to a dog that was not of their breeding.

[lvoss]

What are his parents' names? Maybe you can find inspiration in their names. My Rally's mom was Luna so all of her puppies have registered names with Moon in the name. I don't tend to pick my dogs' call names to match their registered names but for lots picking the registered name leads to the dog's call name. Nicky picked his own name.

[youngandtired]

When I found my B I got on the internet and looked up Egyptian names, and Africian names. I liked Sahara from the Sahara Dessert, so my baby's name is Africian Queen Sahara and it fits her completely, she is a Queen!!!!

[Ambered]

my sister has an arabian stallion named indie, i think it is a nice name. but if he is going to be a goofy basenji i like lokey. :) he is a cutie

[nala121498]

Congratulations - he is beautiful, Betsey! I'm sure you'll figure it out after spending a few hours at home with him and Ceasar! Keep us posted!

[Mantis]

Thanks guys.....keep em coming!!

[Lenora]

I like Simon. I would have named Abbey that if she'd been a boy.

[Mantis]

Simon is really cute...but so is Ramzes....

[markusa59mn]

He Rocks! Lux wants one now! Bongo would be a good name as in Bongo from the Congo, Alpha? Alphie for short (also is a lttle tribute to Beta). Tut, or the full Tutenkhamen when he's naughty.

[Mantis]

We have a tut in our basenji group already, so I can't use that one....

We did think about the Alpha name which is cute and has nice meaning, but I think Caesar will be in charge of the two...

You never know with basenji puppies...so scrappy....

I have been trying to forget that teething stage around 6months that makes you pull your hair out. :P

I keep remembering Caesar as a little piglet sitting on my feet while I washed dishes and his need to be on top of me at all times....I can handle that again...

So, this means I am on mommy duty for a solid 7 months.....sleeping with my third eye open....so funny....like a pandora's box...

I know basenji puppies are a nightmare, but so damn cute....LOL....

[JoeyQ]

If you think he is going to be stocky and bold, how about Titan or Zeus?

[JoeyQ]

We almost called Joey, Akele (akeylee), after an African distance runner. It would have been Kele (keylee) for short. I have no idea how we got to Joey...a far cry from Akele!!!
This little button is soooooooooo cute! I like the brindle! What about Daniel?

[jys1011]

I like Hero :D :D

[WBL]

What a cute face!

I like the names
Demsey
Finlay or Finley (pronounced same different spelling)
Wiley
Riley
Tierney (means Lord)
Oakley

Something you could do is go to www.babynames.com and do an advanced search to narrow down something you're looking for like, nationality, origin, starts with, ends with etc

[Vegas]

Mowgli--Pronounced MOE-glee (from the Jungle Book) That's what I named my first basenji, and it is officially retired from my names book.

Kiowa--my favorite character from the novel "The Things they Carried". It's a Native American name.

Kola--a stimulant found in Africa like strong coffee taken by tribes in religious ceremonies. It's where the "cola" comes from in Coca Cola. I always thought it would be very fitting of a basenji...but then again, so would "crackhead".

Okonkwo--Tribal Chief in African Novel "Things Fall Apart".


Vegas

[Ambered]

oh vegas, mowgli is such a good idea! when i was a kid i wanted a black something and name him bagera, like the panther in jungle book!

[abby_basenji]

I like Zor, Lokey is actually Loki and it is the god of mischief(not B's, they're innocent)in norse mithology but either way I like the name. So glad to hear you decide to get another B to keep Caesar company. Good luck with the new baby.

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

McDreamy! Sorry, have to throw my favorite Gray's Anatomy star's nickname in! :)

[Mantis]

HA!, These are great guys!!

[jys1011]

OOH how cute Mowgli is so cute!! He's that big bear from the Jungle Book but as sweet as can be...very submissive so as not to offend Ceasar LOL :D

[markusa59mn]

We were checking in on the names and... Was that a cat?;) What's up *****cat! Still like Bongo.

[Basenji_Boy]

Koa[koh' (w)ah]
In Hawaiian means
Brave, Bold, Fearless
Koa (Name of a tree that only grows in hawaii. The color and pattern of the tree looks like that of a brindle dog);

[Mantis]

ooooh, here is one I like....

Romeo

Is that too weird? Is that like naming my dog snookums? :p

[Basenji_Boy]

ooooh, here is one I like....

Romeo

Is that too weird? Is that like naming my dog snookums? :p

Caesar + Romeo....nah, too much like Caesar Romero:D

[jys1011]

How Brutus!!...like the ancient Romans... Ceasar and Brutus! It sounds very Imperial :D :D

[markusa59mn]

Romeo makes me think of a local play pal of Luxor's called "Lover Boy", a bulldog with a humping problem, he he. I think Brutus and Ceasar would not be found hanging out in real life, different classes. Julius, or Jules? Cairo, or Chai? Omar...

[Basenji_Boy]

How Brutus!!...like the ancient Romans... Ceasar and Brutus! It sounds very Imperial :D :D

Marcus.....continuing on the Roman theme.

[jys1011]

I think Brutus and Ceasar would not be found hanging out in real life, different classes. Julius, or Jules? Cairo, or Chai? Omar...

That's precisely the point. Ceasar will be the alpha dog & Brutus will be a different class in the echelons of dog society :D :D :D

[markusa59mn]

Brutus murdered Ceasar though. It's a harsh name, but the irony is there. The new pup may be more of a contender for top dog than we know.

[jys1011]

So long as Brutus doesn't use the squirrels and cats as his accomplices...I think Ceasar will keep his top dog spot :D :D :D

[markusa59mn]

"Sic semper tyrannis" :D

[annandael]

Just so you know...Ramses (Ramzes) is a name a LOT of Basenji owners use. Same with Tut. I like looking into the meanings of names.

[Mantis]

oh man, I just dont know....you guys have added some really interesting names for me.....we shall see....

[Quercus]

Who is this new puppy's breeder? he is very cute!

How about Salad...you know...Caesar Salad ;)

[jys1011]

How about Salad...you know...Caesar Salad

This forum make me LOL all the time!! This one was too funny :D :D :D ROFL!!

[Mantis]

So after holding on to Romeo all week, I think it is maybe not "the" name...

We thought of another one last night, "Cairo". Not original, I'm sure, but would work for a little boy....

I looked up Brutus and it means something like, "dumb one", I wasnt expecting that. so that is definately not the name for me.

Caesar isnt really helping me out much with these names, just laying around. Little does he know of the chaos I will be bringing home on Friday! Crying, poop, and pee!!! I can't wait!!

[markusa59mn]

Lux was almost Cairo, back on installment #29 of "Name the pup" I also suggested Omar which I like in a kind of deserty/africany way!;) Marcus on # 30 was good too, I thought.

[nala121498]

There's a name for you...Chaos! LOL...but seriously, it might just work out!

[lvoss]

I have always been told, do not give a basenji that you do not want them to live up to. I think that is pretty good advice.

[Mantis]

I have decided to go with Cairo for his name. Thanks everyone for you suggestions!!

[Basenji_Boy]

I have decided to go with Cairo for his name. Thanks everyone for you suggestions!!


That sounds like a great choice.......good luck with the Pup!:)

[markusa59mn]

We're glad you went with Cairo. Now, you have a pup, named him... let the games begin!:) Best of luck... Mn'L

[jys1011]

Luving the CAIRO name....

[Mantis]

Well, Cairo is not coming tomorrow....too cold to put him on a plane from Deleware....

I am soooo ecited and Caesar looks for him when I say his name....he is excited too. not too sure about what, but he is excited and recognizes the new name. LOL.

[Quercus]

[QUOTE=Mantis]too cold to put him on a plane from Deleware....
QUOTE]

Who is his breeder, again?

[nala121498]

Aw! I love the name and that Caesar is excited too! I'm sure it will boost his spirits and keep you on your toes! Let us know when he arrives...and of course, get that camera ready!!!

[Mantis]

Well, finding a puppy can be exciting and challenging if you live in the Tampa area. We do have a large community of owners and a majority of them are rescues and parents that have had basenjis all of their lives. There is a lot of basenji education and responsibility that comes with being part of a pack of basenjis in the area. I dont know if I am saying this right, but I wanted to be hypersensitive to where the puppy came from with my past experience with Beta.

Beta was the product of a puppymill. She was 1-1/2 when I adopted her and extremely ill, starved, and mentally sheltered from being in a cage that was too small for her entire puppy hood. I would never trade her for another dog, and all of her issues were nothing compared to her beautiful sweet disposition. I loved her so dearly and wanted to make sure I was respectful of her in the process of finding a new baby. Owning a rescue is a priveledge and we have such a loving community of basenji owners that are so supportive. Beta IMO, was an extreme rescue. She took over 2 years to potty train and finally mentally settle down. Most rescues I have met, have been much easier as pets than Beta was for us, but what a beautiful life she shared with us!

I began to search puppyfind.com for starters and the rescue sites. I knew I wanted a puppy, so I found the boy and then had a long talk with the owner. I did not want a puppy from a basenji mom that was a basenji making machine.

After spending $7k on Beta's illness over the last month I didnt really want to look into a kennel and pay for the kennel name, but find a puppy that was the best looking basenji for me and my tastes.

Caesar was a puppy from a litter where an owner bred her girl once to share that experience with her basenji. Shortly after, she fixed her. Caesar routinely visits his mom and that bond is really important to me. I didnt know anything about basenjis at that point and found out later that Caesar has the Kibushi name mixed into his AKC past. If I was to have chosen a kennel, that would have been my choice.

This little guy is from a family in Deleware that has two parent basenjis. This was their first and only litter. The owners plan on having both fixed in the future. There were 7 puppies and the mother basenji is black and white and the father is brindle. All of the puppys were dark. I brindle (my guy), 2 trindle (tri markings, all red areas are brindle) and the rest black. They have a home with 3 acres of running space and are in a home where they are pets. This was ideal for what I was looking for. I reviewed the parents pictures before I adopted.

Caesar is the type of basenji that is physically in the middle. In Florida, we have the long and lanky light basenjis, the basenjis with the larger ears and slightly uncurled tails (look more african IMO), and the short and stocky basenjis. I think Caesar is 1/2 long and lanky and 1/2 short and stocky. He has just the right amount of meat on him and is 23-24 lbs. He is very skinny with a lovely trot and runs like the wind.

This little boy we are adding to our family has a short and stocky mom and a robust looking father. The dad appears to be shorter than Caesar, but a more rounded chest. Here are some pictures of the parents.

The owners say that my little guy looks identical to the father. I have a pic of the mom, but cant find it right now.

My criteria in short?
Not from a puppymill or basenji mom that was having multiple litters for profit
From a home with Basenji experince
A basenji under 1-1/2 years old
A boy
Black and white or brindle in color
Not larger than Caesar in height (hopefully).

I am heading out right now to pick him up at the airport. The owner is flying in with the puppy in the passenger area. I wonder if he was a screamer on the flight. I am super excited!!

[nala121498]

Can't wait for the update and the pictures...gotta have pictures!

[Quercus]

My criteria in short?
Not from a puppymill or basenji mom that was having multiple litters for profit
From a home with Basenji experince
A basenji under 1-1/2 years old
A boy
Black and white or brindle in color
Not larger than Caesar in height (hopefully).

I am heading out right now to pick him up at the airport. The owner is flying in with the puppy in the passenger area. I wonder if he was a screamer on the flight. I am super excited!!

Well, hopefully these breeders also test for health. Sounds like you knew what you were looking for...but just for the record, the price for basenji puppies from responsible breeders usually reflects the amount spent on health testing, reproductive and prenatal, not kennel name. The breeders that I respect charge far less than pet stores, or internet breeders.

Either way, I can't wait to hear about your new boy! Good luck!

[Mantis]

thanks for the well wishes....yesterday was an adventure to say the least.

[Mantis]

Well, little Cairo has been with us for 3 days now. He is doing great and has a great personality. He is sweet and playful, but in a non machismo sort of way. He is very lovey dovey...

Here are pictures of him the day I picked him up at the airport. He is meeting the shop dog where I work. They loved each other!!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairowithlucky800x600.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairosmall.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairositting800x600.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairocutie.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairoandlucky800x492.jpg

Cairo with Caesar...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairob.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/SheMantis/cairo1.jpg

[nala121498]

Aw...he is a cutie!!

[seko]

I love the one where he is curling up with Caesar, and the one where he is using him as a pillow :)

[grouchybasenji]

in your post-Chaos!

[markusa59mn]

Very good lookin' lil' boy.

[Barklessdog]

gorgeous Brindle

I love dark brindles.

Basenji's are like Pokemon, you gotta have them all!