Well, OK...we know you are now allowed to change the name of a registered dog. Most people I know thought the breeder's permission was required. No longer is this the case. Also, you as the owner don't have to inquire about it...the AKC is now SOLICITING name changes on newly registered dogs (thru transfers, at least)...for a fee, of course! They are so desperate for money they're apparently throwing breeders and kennel names to the wind..... See below a letter from the AKC to a friend who's recently registered a new puppy. The letter is self explanatory. Peggy from AKC: Thank you for submitting your recent Certificate Transfer for Registration Number: RN16650301 Dog Name: Morgansonne Fiona Dar-Lu Transfer Date: 12/26/2008 We know that your dog is very important to you and so is the name of your dog. The American Kennel Club now offers you the chance to change your dog's name even after it has been transferred into your name. You can download a copy of the Dog Name Change Authorization form here http://www.akc.org/pdfs/ADCG01.pdf. Simply complete the form and submit it to us with the required fee. Forms can be faxed to (919) 816-4261 or submitted by mail to: American Kennel Club 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27617-3390 Please note that all name selections must follow AKC guidelines. Click this link to view our dog name guidelines: http://www.akc.org/reg/namingofdog.cfm For additional questions regarding the naming of your dog or if you need help completing the form, please contact AKC Customer Service at (919) 233-9767 or by email at info@xxxxxxxx If you wish to keep your dogs current name, please disregard this message. Sincerely yours, David Roberts Assistant Vice President Registration Services ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================