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Why do most AKC German Shepherds have the "von" in their name?

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Because they are German. "Von" roughly means "from" in German and is used to show lineage on a father's side.

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Do you have to have a kennel name at the beginning of your dog's name?

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No. Not all registered AKC names need kennel names at the beginning, or anywhere, in the dog's name.

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Can the dog's call name be totally different from the registered name?

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Yes, just make sure it is listed on the documents along with the other name.

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Can the name be French, like, for example Louis Le Roi (Louis the King)?

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Absolutely. That's a very royal sounding name!

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Is "Delilah Von Breken" a good AKC name for my female harlequin Great Dane?

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The name for your dog is your choice, if it's a name that means something to you, then it's probably a good name. Sometimes, names are really good if you can combine the parents' names, as this bares the mark of their legacy on the pup.

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If I change the call name, do I need to file paperwork?

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No. You can change the call name without any paperwork. Only changing the registered name will require paperwork.

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Can I use numbers in my dog's name, even if it is to save the name's character count?

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There are no restrictions on Arabic (1, 2, 3), cardinal (one, two, three) and ordinal (first, second, third) numbers that are spelled out. Roman numerals must not be included at the end of the dog's name. The AKC reserves the right to assign roman numerals for identification purposes.

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I am registering my puppy with AKC. His name is Levi Boone. Do I need to give him a title, such as "Sir" or "Mister"?

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You don't need to call your dog "Sir Levi Boone," or "Mister Levi Boone," but you can if you want to.

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Can I use dam or dame to start a female name?

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No, you cannot register your dog with a name that includes female, male, dam, sire, girl, boy, king, queen, son, etc.

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