AMERICAN DOG FEDERATION
Registered Kennel Name Application
The American Dog Federation offers breeders the Registered Kennel Name Program to protect the use of their kennel's
name in the naming of American Dog Federation registered dogs. The use of a registered kennel name allows breeders to name dogs of
their breeding in an identifiable manner creating a prominent familial foundation in the breed.
Registered Kennel Names granted are breed specific. An applicant may request the name
for multiple breeds but must meet the requirements, separately and distinctly, in each breed. A non-refundable
processing fee of $85.00. Fee is subject to change without notice.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET
AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANTING OF A REGISTERED KENNEL NAME.
APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL BE VERIFIED THROUGH REVIEW OF AMERICAN DOG FEDERATIONS RECORDS.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT MUST BE MET BY THE APPLICANT
A breeder, who has bred at least one registered litter. ADF, FCI, UKC, AKC, CKC/CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB
CKC/CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS GOVERN THE GRANTING OF A REGISTERED KENNEL NAME:
The American Dog Federation is not responsible for the use of this kennel name thrugh other registries and breeders
whose dogs are not registered through the American Dog Federation
The name may be a unique word/s created by the applicant.
The name may contain a maximum of 15 total characters and spaces.* Add $15.00 if name is longer
Ineligible words would include, but are not limited to, conflict either phonetically or in spelling with: the
name of a breed, ADF, American Dog Federation titles, names of cities, family names, corporations or trade names, names of famous
and universally recognized persons, living or dead, or words commonly used in the naming of dogs.
A kennel name may not contain any derogatory or discriminatory words.
The granting of a Registered Kennel Name is at the sole discretion of the American Dog Federation
The American Dog Federation reserves the right to reject an application.
Registered Kennel Name Application
I (We) are applying for the following American Dog Federation Registered Kennel Name:
First Choice __________________________________________________________
Second Choice ________________________________________________________
Kennel names are limited to two words and a total of 15 characters and spaces *.
I (We) are applying for this Registered Kennel Name for the following breed(s):
___________________________, ___________________________, ____________________________
Registration of Kennel Name- $125.00 FOR 5 YEARSAdditional Processing fee of $10.00 is due for each breed over two/2 Breeds.
OWNER OF REGISTERED KENNEL NAME
Print Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code _____________
Daytime Phone _____________________________ email ________________________________
CO-OWNER OF REGISTERED KENNEL NAME, IF APPLICABLE
Print Name ___________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code_______________
Daytime Phone _____________________________ email ________________________________
Processing fee/s must accompany application. Fee is non-refundable and subject to
change without notice. Renewal fee is $85.00 for 5 year periods.
Payment may be made by check, money order (make out to the American Dog Federation or credit card. If paying by credit card,
please complete the section below:
Charge my: ( )Discover ( )MasterCard ( )Visa
Account Number___________________________________________________ Ex Date ____ / ____
Signature __________________________________________
Printed Name _______________________________________
I (We) hereby certify:
That the information given on this form is true and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge.
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Applicant's signature Co-Applicant's signature
Send completed application to:
American Dog Federation
PO Box 7681
North Port, Florida 34286
941-876-0446
Registered Kennel Name Application
The American Dog Federation offers breeders the Registered Kennel Name Program to protect the use of their kennel's
name in the naming of American Dog Federation registered dogs. The use of a registered kennel name allows breeders to name dogs of
their breeding in an identifiable manner creating a prominent familial foundation in the breed.
Registered Kennel Names granted are breed specific. An applicant may request the name
for multiple breeds but must meet the requirements, separately and distinctly, in each breed. A non-refundable
processing fee of $85.00. Fee is subject to change without notice.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET
AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANTING OF A REGISTERED KENNEL NAME.
APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL BE VERIFIED THROUGH REVIEW OF AMERICAN DOG FEDERATIONS RECORDS.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT MUST BE MET BY THE APPLICANT
A breeder, who has bred at least one registered litter. ADF, FCI, UKC, AKC, CKC/CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB
CKC/CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS GOVERN THE GRANTING OF A REGISTERED KENNEL NAME:
The American Dog Federation is not responsible for the use of this kennel name thrugh other registries and breeders
whose dogs are not registered through the American Dog Federation
The name may be a unique word/s created by the applicant.
The name may contain a maximum of 15 total characters and spaces.* Add $15.00 if name is longer
Ineligible words would include, but are not limited to, conflict either phonetically or in spelling with: the
name of a breed, ADF, American Dog Federation titles, names of cities, family names, corporations or trade names, names of famous
and universally recognized persons, living or dead, or words commonly used in the naming of dogs.
A kennel name may not contain any derogatory or discriminatory words.
The granting of a Registered Kennel Name is at the sole discretion of the American Dog Federation
The American Dog Federation reserves the right to reject an application.
Registered Kennel Name Application
I (We) are applying for the following American Dog Federation Registered Kennel Name:
First Choice __________________________________________________________
Second Choice ________________________________________________________
Kennel names are limited to two words and a total of 15 characters and spaces *.
I (We) are applying for this Registered Kennel Name for the following breed(s):
___________________________, ___________________________, ____________________________
Registration of Kennel Name- $125.00 FOR 5 YEARSAdditional Processing fee of $10.00 is due for each breed over two/2 Breeds.
OWNER OF REGISTERED KENNEL NAME
Print Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code _____________
Daytime Phone _____________________________ email ________________________________
CO-OWNER OF REGISTERED KENNEL NAME, IF APPLICABLE
Print Name ___________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code_______________
Daytime Phone _____________________________ email ________________________________
Processing fee/s must accompany application. Fee is non-refundable and subject to
change without notice. Renewal fee is $85.00 for 5 year periods.
Payment may be made by check, money order (make out to the American Dog Federation or credit card. If paying by credit card,
please complete the section below:
Charge my: ( )Discover ( )MasterCard ( )Visa
Account Number___________________________________________________ Ex Date ____ / ____
Signature __________________________________________
Printed Name _______________________________________
I (We) hereby certify:
That the information given on this form is true and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge.
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Applicant's signature Co-Applicant's signature
Send completed application to:
American Dog Federation
PO Box 7681
North Port, Florida 34286
941-876-0446
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