New Basset Hound Puppy - Help with Names!

[teatime]

Hubert -- originally, these dogs were known as St. Hubert's hounds.

Humphrey, Arthur, Trevor? Duke, Earl, Prince, Knightly? Dickens, Shakespeare, Scott, Huxley, Austen, Blake, Raleigh?

[teatime]

Ooops, forgot to mention that Winston is a bulldog name, traditionally.

Fun Facts that might help, from the Basset Hound Club of America:
"The Basset Hound originated in sixth-century France, a country known for its many strains of hounds. Most strains had a tall version as well as a short-legged size under sixteen inches, which were called “basset” (bas in French means low-set). Both the Basset Hound and its long-legged cousin, the Bloodhound, are thought to be descendants of the famed St. Hubert hounds. St. Hubert, a churchman, was the patron saint of the hunt, who set out to develop a new strain of hound, which looked similar to today’s Bloodhound. Many authorities feel the Basset was a result of a mutation in the St. Hubert strain. This genetic deviation produced a short-legged, dwarfed hound, whose slower movement and low-set form was to prove useful for hunters on foot in search of small game. With his long ears helping to stir up the scent, packs of Bassets were used to drive small prey, such as rabbit and hare, from dense undercover into open terrain where hunters could move in for the kill with spears, nets or clubs. The sport of pack hunting with Basset Hounds continues to this day in France and England."

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by nate14ri

Just got our new Basset Hound puppy (male 12 weeks old) and my BF and I are in the process of naming him. Instead of giving him a typical dog name I'd like to give him a traditional old english name or name him after someone famous as Bassets are known for having the superiority complex attitude but of course in a loving way!

Here is what I've come up with - Winston, Bogart, Sherlock, Elvis, Francis, Pierre

Please help with Suggestions!!

Sherman, Cornwall, Windsor, Nottingham. Ok, so they're places not names. LOL

Why not call him Prince Charles? LOL

20yrsinBranson

[leorah]

Originally Posted by nate14ri

the funny thing with sherlock holmes is that my middle name is actually Holmes suprisingly. Its a family thing, Holmes is my fathers, and grandfathers middle name. so thats why I was considering Sherlock (Holmes)

Well, since you're already Holmes, why not name him Watson? After all Dr. Watson was Sherlock Holmes' faithful sidekick......

[Calvitts]

Winston has my vote!

[PudelPie]

OH, I like Sherlock!! Especially with the 1. Holmes connection and 2. nose to the ground. That gets my vote. Winston, while a great name, is a bit over-used IMO...lots of Labs lately named Winston/Winnie. HOw exciting...a new puppy. Bet those ears are just velvety soft...pictures please and the final decision, of course!!

Congrats!!

~PudelPie

[dynimagelv]

My Basset was "Sir Anthony Gaylord Chevalier the 2nd"

More commonly know as "Flash"

[Elyse Margardino]

Hank, Gus, Rupert, Archie, Chester, Theo (short for Theodore obviously)

not really famous names, but old fashioned good ol' basset names nonetheless!

[Blondie621]

I like Winston!

[mikenbacismama]

I like Bogart too. Good luck with your new pup!