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Out of Africa, the Basenji dog breed was originally found in the Congo. He uses both scent and sight to hunt and was originally used to flush small game into a hunter’s nets and to control village rodent populations. Clever and endearing, he’s a good companion for the person or family who can stay a step ahead of him.

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Basenji Names For Boys

Acorn

fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base

Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Ayo

Full of joy

Bailey

Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.

Black Widow

Deadly female spider.

Bran

Raven

Brandy

Alcohol

Brownie

A legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.

Buckeye

tree having palmate leaves and large clusters of white to red flowers followed by brown shiny inedible seeds

Buttons

Knob or ball attached to another body.

Canyon

A Large Ravine

Captain

The leader of a group of people

Cato

Wise, all-knowing

Chaos

The void before the birth of the universe, titan god, total disorganization and confusion.

Charlie

Free man

Clove

A Nail, Spice

Coco

Cook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Cody

Helpful

Coffee

a medium brown to dark-brown color

Cola

carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States)

Dakari

The one that brings joy,

Dancer

One Who Dances

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Dungaroo

Australian outback slang.

Faye

Fairy Or Elf

Fido

Loyal

Flip

To react to something with excitement or astonishment."

Folger

"English merchant family."

Fox

Television detective from the x files

Ginger

Reddish Orange Color

Goldie

Made Of Gold

Hari

Joy

Jiffy

An instant or a flash.

Kiano

Cheerful

Latte

strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk

Link

Ridge

Maximus

Greatest

Meadow

A beautiful field

Meatball

ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth

Monkey

one who is playfully mischievous

Oreo

Black and white

Oshe

Happy

Ozzie

Strong in hebrew.

Peppy

Full of drive and fast on the pickup.

Peyton

From Pacca's Town

Potato

annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous

Raven

Dark-colored.

Rina

Jasmine

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Rollick

To frolic or behave in a free, jovial way.

Ron

Counsel Rule

Roxie

Dawn.

Rufus

Red

Sahara

Desert

Said

Happy

Scamp

one who is playfully mischievous

Scooby

A famous cartoon canine sleuth

Scooter

Small light mode of transportation.

Snoopy

offensively curious or inquisitive

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Squirrel

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

Sugar

Sweet Crystal Spice

Teddy

Gift of god

Thunder

utter words loudly and forcefully

Tot

determine the sum of

Turbo

Short for turbocharger, the turbo kicks speed up a notch.

Umber

a medium brown to dark-brown color

Vito

To be full of joy or energy.

Walnut

any of various trees of the genus Juglans

Whiskey

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

Yuki

Happiness / snow

Zane

God Is Gracious

Zara

Princess

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Characteristics of Basenjis

first-time owners

Are Basenjis good for first time owners?

Basenjis are a good choice for a first-time dog owners, because they are relatively easy to handle and don't require prior experience.

comfortable alone

Can Basenjis be left alone?

Basenjis aren't known for separation anxiety, so you can leave them alone for relatively long periods without causing too much stress.

good with kids

Are Basenjis good with kids?

Basenjis adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Basenjis certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Basenjis gain weight easily?

Basenjis are naturally fit, so you don't have to worry too much about weight gain.

shedding potential

Do Basenjis shed a lot?

Basenjis rarely, or never, shed. This is a great breed for keeping clean and tidy.

drool factor

Do Basenjis drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Basenjis.

health

Do Basenjis have health problems?

Unfortunately, Basenjis are prone to some quite unpleasant illnesses, sometimes stretching to arthritis, hip dysplasia and even cancer. But if you look after your pup and pay attention to their needs, they won't necessarily encounter these issues.

intelligence

Are Basenjis intelligent?

Basenjis are very smart dogs, and can learn new commands with 10 or so repetitions.

prey drive

Do Basenjis have a prey drive?

Basenjis are natural hunters, and will drop everything to chase squirrels, mice and groundhogs. Training them to stop can be a long process. Look out for skunks!

tendency to bark

Do Basenjis bark a lot?

Basenjis rarely or never bark. If they're barking, your house is probably on fire.

energy level

Do Basenjis have a lot of energy?

Basenjis have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Basenjis intense?

Basenjis are rarely bothered by external influences, and therefore are among the least intense dogs.

playfulness

Are Basenjis playful?

Basenjis are not so playful, but that can be a good thing when you just want to relax.

apartment living

Can Basenjis be apartment dogs?

Basenjis make fantastic apartment dogs. They don't need much space or physical activity, so they're perfectly happy in a city condo or smaller apartment.

sensitivity

Are Basenjis sensitive?

Basenjis can be sensitive, but aren't overly so. They handle most situations well, even when unpredictable things happen.

cold weather tolerance

Can Basenjis handle cold weather?

Basenjis cannot handle cold weather, and we strongly recommend not to adopt this type of dog if you live in wintry conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Basenjis tolerate hot weather?

Basenjis are pretty well suited to warm climates because they can successfully regulate their body temperature.

family dogs

Are Basenjis good family dogs?

Basenjis love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Basenjis make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Basenjis get along with other dogs?

Basenjis tend to get along fine with other dogs. Although they might have disagreements from time to time, they are not known for aggression or hostility.

friendly with strangers

Are Basenjis friendly with strangers?

Basenjis simply love human beings, and therefore you can count on them to run up to strangers for pets and cuddles. If anything, Basenjis are almost too trusting of people.

grooming effort

Do Basenjis need a lot of grooming?

Basenjis require no effort whatsoever when it comes to grooming. Hooray!

size

Do Basenjis get big?

Basenjis are on the smaller side, and are therefore suitable for tighter living spaces.

easy to train

Are Basenjis easy to train?

Basenjis are known to be difficult to be very difficult to train and are not recommended for novice owners. You've really got your work cut out with this breed.

mouthiness

Are Basenjis mouthy?

Basenjis love to chew and nip, so much that it often continues long into their adult lives. A forgivable sin, but something that can get annoying.

wanderlust

Do Basenjis run away?

Basenjis are known for their wanderlust. It's strongly advisable to microchip these dogs or attach GPS trackers if they are frequently allowed to run free.

exercise needs

Do Basenjis need a lot of exercise?

Basenjis have extremely high energy levels, and need regular exercise. If you don't let them burn off this energy on a daily basis, they can become irate and destructive.

statistics

How popular are Basenji Names?

Basenji Names currently rank in 108th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of April 2024, Basenji Names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Basenji Names?

These Basenji Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Fifi is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Black Widow.

Anuli scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Bella.

How does interest compare across the United States for Basenji Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Basenji Names.

The states that love Basenji Names the most are Delaware, North Dakota and Washington.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Georgia, Arizona and New Jersey.

Which countries have the most love for Basenji Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Basenji Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Basenji Names are Uganda, Cameroon and Morocco.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in India, Israel and China.

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