Dog Name Check
A Guide to Naming
- A name must consist of more than one word but not exceed 24 letters (including a Kennel Name).
- A name which conflicts with an approved current Kennel Name granted to another person will not be accepted.
- A registered name cannot be repeated within a breed.
- The surname of the applicant is not acceptable.
- A word cannot be repeated when naming puppies.
- If a Kennel Name is to be used when registering a litter, the Kennel Name must appear as the first word in the name.
- Numbers in figures and initials are not acceptable & abbreviations may be disallowed.
- Canine terms are not permissible e.g. ‘dog’, ‘bitch’, ‘kennel’, ‘champion’, ‘Crufts’ and specific names of breeds.
Please note
- This tool is only a guide for naming and all names submitted will be subject to further validation.
- The Kennel Club reserves the right to refuse any name, which it considers inappropriate or offensive.
The Kennel Club retains the right to request a fresh name for any puppy after the registration has been accepted,
in the event of a complaint being lodged with the Kennel Club which is upheld.
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