Vote: which name???


  • I am getting my puppy in a few weeks- as of right now I don't know whether it will be a boy or a girl- most likely a boy…I also don't know the color:

    I am between two names for sure: so help me pick

    Aspen or Oakley (Oki for short)


  • Myself, I would wait until I know for sure, and then get the dog. Can I ask you who your getting your b from?


  • Eldorado Kennel


  • I like Oakley


  • I have an aspen :) He's not a B thought he's a cattledog/terrier mix :) So i am gonna have to say ASPEN !! :)


  • suki was home with me for a couple days just being called 'dog' or 'puppy' or 'wee beast' until i could decide on a name that suited her. you might have a few names on a list, and then just wait and see.


  • All 4 of my basenjis have call names that are related to their registered names. Maybe the registered name you or the breeder comes up with will help with the call name.

    Mine:
    Bejeweled (registered) = Ruby (call)
    Genesis Sui = Brando
    Chosen One = Aaliyah
    Black Sabbath = Ozzy


  • I like Aspen, thats very pretty :)

  • Houston

    I am not much help..I like them both..Oakley I like for a girl though…Aspen for a boy..my boy already has his name picked out, Pippin, although I don't know if we actually call him that at all times..maybe Pip, Pipsqueak..or hey you..


  • I like Oakley. And if you shortened it to Oki, that's cute too. If you are thinking "tree" names, there's always Willow, etc.


  • I'm partial to Oakley. Makes me think of Okey-Dokey, Okilly-Dokilly. I'll stop there. :)


  • Aspen makes me think of timidity - Oakley sounds nice. Me, I'd wait until I had the puppy - I find that they 'tell' you their names.


  • @Kipawa:

    I'm partial to Oakley. Makes me think of Okey-Dokey, Okilly-Dokilly. I'll stop there. :)

    Funny you should ention that, Kipawa !!! My Ochre, (pronounced O'Kar), has the above nick-names, as well as a few more… Okey-Pokey, Okar-Pokar, Miss Poke/r and a few others that I best not write here :D


  • I like Aspen :)


  • I agree, I wait to be around a pup for a bit and then often pick a name that ties to the registered name;
    FoPaw's Designated Driver "Sober"
    FoPaw's Little Bit of Luck "Clover"
    FoPaw's Oh My God "Odin"
    FoPaw's Makes U Wonder "Stevie"
    FoPaw's Lead Singer "Diva"
    there are many more but these are a couple that come to mind, owners have picked similar matches. Jordan Reed has chosen some very clever names as well.
    Atarasi D'Lucks Edition "Eddie" (Clover's brother)
    Atarasi About Face "Sarge"
    Atarasi All About Me "Mimi"
    I love playing with names like this. I like Oakley myself but I think you'll be surprised to know exactly what his name is when you get him home.
    Good luck with the new baby.
    Therese

Suggested Topics

  • Naming my litter. questions!!?!?

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    21
    0 Votes
    21 Posts
    16k Views
    misspodhradskyM
    @Buddys: I agree, well said Robyn. A very well rounded reply, and I appreciate your time in explaining the options that are out there. I am not one who advocates adopting ONLY from a shelter or rescue. I love to hear that it happens, but totally respect the choice of wanting a pedigree. I just hope that anyone who breeds for what ever reason does follow responsible guidelines for the prospective new owners, health and welfare of the puppies, dams and sires, and of the wholesomeness(?) of the breed of choice. I do have a waiting list for the future puppies (besides the ones that myself and the co breeder are keeping.) I also have a contract that states for any reason the puppies are welcome back at any time for any reason and i highly urge this to my potential owners (i say required but we all know that people fall through loops when you say required) anyways All of my dogs are health tested and the sire is health tested too. Fanconi, eyes, thyroid, and the hips I am waiting for results but she isnt in heat yet so i hope i will get it before they are bred. Trust me, I also know how rescues are. I have rescued (www.foreverfriendsrescue.webs.com) since 2008 when i rescued my first dog scheduled to be put down that day i went into the pound, and i never really stopped) so i know the effects that bad breeders can have on the dog population. Which is why we need to have more responsible breeders out there. Ones who do the health testing, ones who care where there puppies go, ones who want to help the breed, ones who give a $h!t. I love this breed. They are my world and i just cant live without them. They chose me. I chose them. Its the only breed that is right for ME. and I know this. I love showing (only been to a few so far, as i am fairly new) but i love it and i enjoy meeting new people that share the love of basenjis too and I enjoy the fun and sport of it. I really want to do what is right with breeding, which is why i have waited to find a good breeder to help me along and to help guide me as my mentor. Miah is a wonderful dog, so close to standard. and so pretty. nice pedigree and the most supurb temperament also. With my mating (dorsey x miah) I expect great things! Me and my co owner are really excited as is the sire owner. We cant wait for this litter. I know breeding is a huge controversy because of all the unwanted pets in the world, but i have been there with rescueing and if i truely didnt feel like my dog was worthy of it, and i truely didnt feel like I could do it CORRECTLY, i honestly wouldnt. but thank you for your input. I know you care, as do we. but i really am trying to do it right. Spent lots of money getting tests done, and finding a really nice bitch to start with, and getting the knowledge. (I got my first basenji 11 years ago! and i have researched and experienced the whole time!) After 11 years, i feel i am finally ready to take the step and breed my bitch to start my kennel where i want to continue to show and create loving, family pets. as well as fun things like coursing and agility, etc..
  • Thinking of puppy names

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    36
    0 Votes
    36 Posts
    18k Views
    krunzerK
    Galactic TRI-fecta kennel name – Big Bang NeuTRIno
  • Registered Name

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    15
    0 Votes
    15 Posts
    8k Views
    tanzaT
    @YodelDogs: We have already established that Dexter's "breeder" was disreputable. How many litters did this person have? If she had more than one litter then it is entirely possible that the papers that were supplied with Dexter may not have even been from the litter he was in. Very True Robyn
  • Male Names

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    17
    0 Votes
    17 Posts
    11k Views
    Shaye's MomS
    Be sure to post lots of pictures when you finally have him - we all love puppy pictures!
  • New Puppy Name

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    39
    0 Votes
    39 Posts
    12k Views
    Rita JeanR
    That's so nice she all ready loved you and was ready for her new home. You sound like a nice puppy parent. They are special. Rita Jean
  • Nick names

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    56
    0 Votes
    56 Posts
    29k Views
    BuanaB
    hihi Nice topic! Buana (bizi) Bu'tje Buaaaan Nina Naanie Banaantje Benina Chafuko (amani) Chaf(fie) Chif chaf chippie Chips Foekie Hailey ( Hello I love you <- thats her real name :S) Heelipeel Paneelie Heeltje Mutsie Koetje (translated: little cow) Spaiky our cat: Tjaik Loempia Zwartman (blackman) Paikypaik