Naming Convention

2008 - "D" Names

We adhere to the naming convention utilized in France and give the pups we produced a registered name beginning with the letter for that year followed by our kennel name, Plum Creek. By utilizing this procedure anyone can easily recognize by the dog's name the year in which it was born and the kennel that produced it and thereby continuing European traditions relevant to the Epagneul Breton.

All dogs born within a certain year must be named with the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to that year followed by the name of the kennel that produced the dog.  For instance, in the year 2002 all dogs born were required to be registered with a name beginning with the letter T.   In 2001 it was the letter S, 2000 it was R, etc. In this fashion you can tell by looking at the registered name of the dog 1. what year it was born and 2. what kennel it came from. The system is set up to go through the alphabet, skipping the letters k,q,w,x,y and z, and beginning over with A every twenty years. Twenty years ago in 1985 "A" names were used. The year 2005 began the alphabet again utilizing names beginning with an A.
In 2008, the letter for names is "D".

Registered names are traditionally much more formal names than most people end up calling their dogs, thus the term "call name". The call name, or a nick-name, does not have to be in any way related to or resemble the registered name.  We develop a list of names from which to choose each year, and if you would like to make a choice for your pup you may do so or we can make a choice for you.

For a list of both English and French names click here.