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Naming a registered pet

tips on naming registered pets

You've purchased a registered pet which comes with their own name. Now what? Let BoogiePets give you tips and info for naming registered pets.

Those opting to get a purebred pet will soon find out the pet comes complete with a registered name. The name will typically contain 4 to six words and not suitable for an everyday pet name.

Purebred pet owners should give their pet a 'call name.' A call name is a typical pet name used for everyday purposes. The owner might want to derive the call name from the registered name. A cat registered as 'Lady Blue's Midnight Orange Surprise' could be known as Midnight, Orange, or Lady. Or one could dismiss all those names and go with a different pet name.

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