Navajo Puppy Song (Lyrics & Translation)

Here are the lyrics to that song that we were taught in Pre-School or Kindergarten, in the Navajo language. You would know this song if you went to school on the Navajo Rez in the 70's or 80's. I don't know if this song is still being taught.

Hopefully, this will provide some warm or fond memories. I've provided lyrics to the song along with a literal translation into English of what the words are saying.

For those of you teachers or child-care workers who live & work off the reservation and want to teach your students a Native American song, this is one song you can teach your students without offending anyone. Enjoy!

This is a pic of my real dog Kii (pronounced like key as in key chain), which means "Boy" in Navajo. Some people when they sing this song substitute the name Kiizh, which is short for Łikizh or "Spotty." My pup can go by either name!

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[theinsanelogic]

it's so nice to hear this! i am Dine and love hearing the beautiful language spoken for many many to hear. cool beans dude!

[Newbreedjerkz123]

I REMEMBER THIS SONG! I learned it at Pre-school in Nageezi by Nageezi Chapter house

[ravenstar100]

ahh hes so sweet! gorgeous puppy, look after each other.

[otakumo]

It sounds a lot like the tune of Hush Little Baby for a while, then it changes, but later it starts sounding like it again.

[jacoblgames]

Even though I did not grow up at a Rez school, this song sounds very familiar. It must be the tune.

[MousieLuvLette]

awwwwwwwwwwwwi remember singing this in headstart xD

[iamearthbornami]

lovely x

[sireontip]

I'm from outside the rez in the east coast and trying o teach myself Navajo and this is a good place to start and heck it's catchy and I have my dog along awesome!!!!

[mysweets04]

Oh my gosh i used to sing thing song al the time when i was little. Aww i still remember the words ^_^ now my nieces and nephews sing it to me

[bagelbabyy101]

i'm gonna sing this to my dog now omg i love being dine

[kauleedoggy]

lol nice puppy pic hhahahahaha