KEY POINTS:
- The NZ Companion Animal Register maintains a register of microchipped pets, with the aim of reuniting them with their owners should they become lost.
- The top three dog names on the register last year were: Luna, Charlie and Bella.
Dog names, like baby names, follow trends and fashions. Apparently, names associated with the Aussie children’s cartoon Bluey and Top Gun are on the rise, along with Ozzy, in tribute to the late rocker.
Below are the top 10 dog names, as registered last year on the NZ Companion Animal Register (NZCAR).
Top dog names in NZ
- Luna
- Charlie
- Bella
- Daisy
- Poppy
- Milo
- Ruby
- Coco
- Teddy
- Nala
What is the NZ Companion Animal Register?
The NZCAR is a database of over 1.4 million microchipped pets, including birds, cats, dogs, horses, rabbits and guinea pigs. It’s run by the charity Companion Animals New Zealand with the aim of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
Registering a pet on the NZCAR only costs $15, so if you love your pet, it’s a good idea to have it microchipped and registered. Click here for more information on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register.
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About the author of this page
In his role at Canstar, he has been a regular commentator in the NZ media, including on the Driven, Stuff and One Roof websites, the NZ Herald, Radio NZ, and Newstalk ZB.
Away from Canstar, Bruce creates puzzles for magazines and newspapers, including Woman’s Day and New Idea. He is also the co-author of the murder-mystery book 5 Minute Murder.
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