SCPS NAMING CONVENTION: ย The SCPS requires that your dog's registered name begin with his Breeder's kennel name. ย If the dog's Owner is also a breeder, it is preferred that the the Owner's kennel name be included in the dog's registered name, but it must not come beforeย the Breeder's kennel name. ย The purpose of this requirement is to facilitate the ease of pedigree study. ย Example: ย Smith Scottish Collies bred a puppy named Joe that was purchased by MacGregor Kennels for breeding. ย In this example, the registered name would look something like "Smith's Joe of MacGregor Kennels". ย The Breeder's kennel name is first, and the new Owner'sย kennel name follows after. ย If the pup was sold for a purpose other thanย breeding, the registered name might simply be "Smith's Joe".
FOR DOGS ALREADY ENROLLED IN OTHER REGISTRIES: ย These dogs will not be required to follow the SCPS Naming Convention. ย We will not require our Members to manage more than one registered name for the same dog. ย Going forward, however, that dog's progeny will be required to follow the SCPS Naming Convention.
NOTE: ย Registered Names Cannot Be Changed Once A Dog Is Entered Into The Registry. ย Please Choose Carefully And Double-Check Spelling And Format.