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dadandscout.jpgFor some weird reason, dogs love me. On Christmas, a white bundle of fluff named Bella was all over me (in front of the children!) and before that, a boxer weighing slightly less than I do jumped into my lap, then followed me around, wagging and whimpering. The dog, not me. Go figure: I'm not even a dog person. But I am a writer and I like to think up names.

So when my brother Gary got this adorable puppy and wanted to choose a name, he called to talk about it.

His first choice was "Scout," which I personally love.

Scout: for the heroine of To Kill A Mockingbird, or for Girl Scout (the doggie is a female), or talent scout, or . . . Tonto's horse! (You remember "Hi, ho, Silver, Away! Well, Scout was right up there with The Lone Ranger.) The name Scout: it's all good.

Except for one little thing: When training a dog, "Scout" sounds a lot like "Out." Uh-oh. "Out, Scout?" I don't think so. And "Out, out, damned Scout" doesn't even make sense.

Besides, doggie experts say that a dog's name should have two or more syllables.

H'mm. The dog is dark brown and white and wonderful. What else, we wondered, is brown and white with positive vibes? Too bad about Tiger Woods. Rotten timing. Oxfords? Nah. A hot fudge sundae? Getting warmer. . . Wait a minute! How about our all-time favorite cookie, the one we obsess about and will take no substitute for, the only cookie that has a "season" because it's real chocolate and would melt in the summer  — the one, the only, the Mother Of All Cookies:

Mallomar! He could call her Mallomar! We once named Nancy Drew's new lab Chocolate Chip, and that worked.

And yet. We do so love the name Scout. . .

scout.jpgSo, what do you think Gary should name his new little bundle of joy?

Let's face it, it's official name is not exactly Rover. It's a PBGV:
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, pronounced Puh-TEE Bah-SAY Gree-FOHN VON-day-uhn.
Excusez-moi! Such a fancy French name for such a sweet little puppy.

 
That sure is a mouthful, even for a dog as intelligent as this one. By the way, PBGVs are smart, cute, active and mischievous. Not unlike my brother.

For mere mortals such as we .  . .  an easy way to remember the name of the breed is:
Peanut Butter Great Victor.

But back to the name of the doggie. Should it be:

SCOUT? Experts be damned.
MALLOMAR? You know you love them!
OR: DO YOU HAVE A BETTER IDEA?

All of this is tres important because sadly, Gary lost his wonderful dog, a PBGV named Harley, a few months ago, and hasn't been this excited since the birth of his last child. Or was it the beginning of the Mallomar season? Whatever.

"She Who Must Be Named" needs you to leave your suggestion under Comments!

 

Dog lovers: Visit the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of American at pbgv.org


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0 # Susan 2010-01-06 09:40
Since the dog is a female, I'd called her Phoebe as they are called "PGBV's: sounds like Phoebe and is French.
If it were a male, I'd go for Bo, Barak, OBO
We had one at the Jersey Shore in our house named Rummy as he was something of a Rumsfeld.
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-01-06 09:48
Phoebe is a very clever choice.
Good thing the dog's a female, or we'd have a problem with the Republican dogs in the neighborhood!
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0 # LC 2010-01-07 09:19
If you're thinking of cookies, how about Oreo?
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0 # roux58 2010-01-07 09:46
Lola, Mr. Furious, Zero, Monstro, Sweet Pea, Pepperpots, Uncle Ruckus, Cherub of Justice, Chumbucket, Spagett, Mrs. Peabody, Vicious Jish, Godot, Quiqueg, are the names we are considering for a Basset Hound!
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0 # Pat 2010-01-08 12:26
Sit, Mr. Furious! Beg, Cherub of Justice?. Roll over, Uncle Ruckus? (Beethoven is taken.) I love Spagett, but isn't Chumbucket something you use after drinking too much? Never mind. Lola is nice, but the dog doesn't look like a Lola, and isn't vicious - unless you call her names!
Anyway, Roux, those are some imaginative choices! Thanks.
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0 # Sharon lerner 2010-01-07 10:56
I vote for Oreo.She's a cute cookie and black and white
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0 # Susan Schuander 2010-01-09 15:24
Shazzzz, it that you? I like Oreo and she is a cute cookie. Pat, Sharon and I were virtual roomates in college/NYC etc. We are the "Vagino-Americans"!
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-01-09 15:47
You are the who????
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0 # Gary Poole 2010-01-07 19:02
Hi Pat,
Oreo sounds perfect to me. I tried calling it out loud and it sounded really
cool. Oreo! Oreo! Here, Oreo! Who's a good dog? Who's a good dog?
Sadly, no dog answered since we are a petless household. But, my wife
came in. Sadly, she was not on all fours.
Gary Poole
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0 # Pat 2010-01-08 12:29
Great idea about calling it out loud and hearing how it sounds. But really, Gary, these commands and cajoling don't work with wives. Upright or otherwise.
Try some roses.
Love your comments.
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0 # Suzan 2010-01-08 09:03
HARLEY, MANDI,(STICKING TO THE COOKIE THEME) CHIPPY,OREO IS GOOD TOO......
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0 # bluzdude 2010-01-08 13:18
I liked Malomar, or Mali for short. The dog doesn't 'look' like a "Scout" to me. "Scout" sounds like a larger retriever or hunting dog.

Suzan, I had a Golden Retriever named Mandy, which went very well with our Siamese named "Amos".
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-01-08 15:36
Amos 'n Mandy, huh? Bluzdude, I knew I liked your sense of humor!
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0 # Victoria 2010-01-11 09:24
I do like Mallomar! What about: Chloe, Petunia, Daisy, Molly, Penelope...
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-01-11 13:39
Hi, Victoria: Are you as Mallomar obsessed as I am, or do you just like the sound of the word?
Somehow, the dog does look like a Chloe, and it could be Princess Penelope, for Crusty The Clown's new love. This would REALLY annoy Bart Simpson! Molly is nice, too. Don't know about the flowers.
So many names, such a little dog!
Thanks for your suggestions!!
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0 # Diana 2010-01-13 08:47
Please don't name that cute dog after a cookie. Imagine her humiliation! She needs a sophisticated name like Babbette, Coco or Cherie. Thank you for your consideration.
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-01-13 09:13
I love Coco! So . . . Chanel. Also sounds like a warm chocolate drink.
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0 # Cris 2010-01-13 09:06
I love my Bella - and she sure did love you Pat!! I've never seen her act like that --- like you exude pheromones she just can't get enough of!! How about Roxy? (Love that song from Chicago)
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-01-13 09:14
Roxy is good, too! About Bella: I'll have to get my pheromones checked. Soon!
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0 # Bert Igoe 2010-01-13 11:00
Hi Pat, I have to agree with Diana. Would any of us want to be named after a cookie!!! Think not!!! I always named my dogs after people?. Misty, Jonathan, AJ, Jennifer, etc. We make them so part of the family, make them feel like they are, soooooooo why not Rex???? Or in this case Rexete?..Hope your laughing Gary?Such a beautiful dog, I like Denali (The High One), not an insult to her size, looks beautiful when standing tall.
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0 # Alex and Lorraine 2010-01-13 18:55
Sorry this is o late, but the Great One and I would like to put in our vote for, SADIE.

Alex
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0 # Puppy Mama 2010-01-16 05:57
Don't let that face fool you! She my be adorable but turns out this pup is too smart for a cute cookie name. Every bit as bold and adventurous as the young heroine of To Kill a Mockingbird, she is definitely our "Scout."
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0 # Pat 2010-01-16 12:29
Well, the Puppy Mama has spoken! Let's see if that's the last word . . .
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0 # ChrisJ 2010-01-28 11:33
I do like Mallomar. But if you like Scout, but want more syllables, how about Scoutty?
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0 # Pat 2010-01-28 11:38
That's cute, but I'd spell it Scoutie. Not that the dog would notice. . .
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0 # Pat Fortunato 2010-02-12 11:14
IT'S SCOUT! Not Scoutie, or Mallomar or Oreo, or Coco, Roxy, Babette, Sadie, Cheri or Chloe ? or any of the other suggestions. Puppy Mama (& Daddy) have spoken, and they feel that the name they chose fits the dog's personality. Happy hunting, Scout!
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