Dog Names Ending in jo

It only takes a quick look on the internet to realize that dog names ending in "jo" are not just for common pets, but dogs in pop culture too. Two of the most prominent dog names ending in "jo" are Cujo and Banjo – two pooches on opposite ends of the “friendly” spectrum.

Cujo is a Saint Bernard that took center stage in Stephen King’s 1981 novel of the same name. The book was so popular that by 1983, Lewis Teague directed an American horror film called Cujo, based on Stephen King’s book. Cujo is a friendly, lovable Saint Bernard that hangs out with his owner Joe Camber at his rural mechanic garage and enjoys frolicking around outside.

However, his frolicking gets him into trouble when he pokes his head into the cave into which he chased a wild rabbit, and receives a bite on the nose from a bat. Meanwhile, the Trenton family – wife Donna, husband Vic, and son Tad visit Joe for repairs. They see the bite but don’t think anything of it.

Not long later, Cujo goes mad from the infection, kills his neighbor, owner, and lives a free life. The Trenton family – minus the husband, turn up for more car repairs only for Cujo to try to attack them. The movie then follows the family as they try to escape their car (and Cujo’s attacks) before a police officer dies trying to save them. In the end, they manage to kill Cujo and make it to safety.

While Saint Bernards can typically be quite friendly, the book and film’s inspiration comes from Stephen’s real-life experience, almost being attacked by one at a mechanic’s garage.

Following on from Cujo, Banjo the English Setter will be a breath of fresh air. Banjo shot to fame in the 1947 movie of the same name. He is the dog of a girl called Patricia who becomes orphaned and must live with her aunt who will not allow dogs in the house. Her aunt eventually sends her dog away, and Patricia runs off to try and find him.

Unlike Cujo, Banjo is a sweet dog that would do anything to protect Pat. He continually bails her out of trouble and does many things that reflect on the gentle nature of the English Setter breed.

However, the production process of this movie was terrible. During a sneak preview, the audience hissed and booed at the screen. The director got fired, the producer lost his job, and even the dog who played Banjo got fired!