We seriously need to find a fancy or standard name to call our local breed. Searching for them on google is tasking since they have no general name.

So lets all gather heads together to find a suiting name to give to it as lovers of dog.

Me, i am proposing ........... Am coming fess, lemme think harder for a name.

Why fancy names? No be chop you go cook am chop las las?

OgogoroFreak:
Why fancy names? No be chop you go cook am chop las las?

for my side, we no dey chop dog.

Silentgroper:
for my side, we no dey chop dog.

What is the connection between your side and your stomach?

I once mentioned it on a thread, it’s a good move to try and standardize the breed (presently they’re tagged as mutts/ekuke and some call them NSD).
But the thing is,it’s not just about the name,it entails setting a standard for the breed (acceptable coat colors, size, acceptable behaviors and traits) all these put in place will go a long way in standardizing the breed because the ekuke isn’t even indigenous to us alone,they’re almost everywhere in the world (Asia,Europe e.t.c) but if we here set a standard for ours,it will be a perk for our country as a whole
Presently most countries even South Africa has their own contribution to the world of dogs/k9 (boerboel/south African mastiff) but what exactly have we created
If ekuke owners are ready to attain this feat, it’s gonna be a long walk “yes” it will require your zeal and commitment.

let s form a whatsapp group so we can help all this poor dogs :- so we should be able to perfect our breed to make them the best and show nigerians our breed are the best what u think

drednoir:
let s form a whatsapp group so we can help all this poor dogs :- so we should be able to perfect our breed to make them the best and show nigerians our breed are the best what u think

Though I do not own one but I'd like to be part of the movement, I could contribute whatever little knowledge I have towards achieving the goal of the breed's standardization.At the end of the day my joy is for us to have an indegenous breed in Nigeria, something from Nigeria that will be respected and treasured worldwide
It might be tough and rough to achieve this primarily because of the mindset that nothing goods comes out from this side of the world but then wouldn't it be an achievement for our country if we could also contribute something tangible in the world of k9s?!.....It's time we start to create than just keep accepting things that other people made (as much as I love foreign breeds) I'll also want to see Something from Nigeria attain great standards.

Creating a breed standard involves serious work mate.

It's far beyond saying let's call all our local dog wit the tiny head Niger

One thing about breed standard is that is goes far away from just the physical appearance to even blood.

Do you know ow mixed and diluted they are Don't be surprised if you take two local dogs for a test and see different contributors to the genetics.

If we were to work on a local breed for us, it will take 100 of years to archive and it possible by starting now by knowing what we want to archive at the end then work towards it

Consistency is then check in temperament, looks and other areas

We have derailed the subject matter

welzyj2:
Creating a breed standard involves serious work mate.

It's far beyond saying let's call all our local dog wit the tiny head Niger

One thing about breed standard is that is goes far away from just the physical appearance to even blood.

Do you know ow mixed and diluted they are Don't be surprised if you take two local dogs for a test and see different contributors to the genetics.

If we were to work on a local breed for us, it will take 100 of years to archive and it possible by starting now by knowing what we want to archive at the end then work towards it

Consistency is then check in temperament, looks and other areas

Exactly what my point is, that’s why I said it’s a long walk

RYEOFARMS:

Exactly what my point is, that’s why I said it’s a long walk

[quote author=Silentgroper post=105783511] We seriously need to find a fancy or standard name to call our local breed. Searching for them on google is tasking since they have no general name.

I believe the widely known name for ekuke is Basenji


Plus I read somewhere that Basenji is a rare dog in Europe and it sells for as much as $5000

[quote author=sleekflow post=106056288][/quote] U mean if i decide to export them, i'd earn this much?

okay