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Last modified: 11 Jul 2023 5:00pm

A group of dogs of different breeds playing together at Kakaha Park

Throughout Selwyn this July, dogs of all shapes and sizes are being made official with the Council for dog registration month.

But despite the diversity of their unique quirks and favourite toys, many of Selwyn’s dogs actually have a lot in common — namely their name.

Owners who take their dog, Bella, Charlie or Poppy to the park are likely to come across several other dogs sharing the same moniker. These three names top the charts for the district’s most popular dog names on the Council’s registration records.

Owners also love Ruby, Max, Molly, Archie, Luna, Daisy and Coco, with these names rounding out the top 10.

But for owners that have wanted to give their four-legged friend something a little less popular, there were evidently plenty of options to choose from, with names ranging from Viking gods to vegetables.

Several dogs called Thor and Ragnar are registered, while Alan, Kevin and Dave made the list too. There are also pooches sporting the names Chewbacca, Yoda, Pussycat, Dog, Spud, Bean and Scooby.

During the month of July, all dogs aged three months and over that live in Selwyn must be registered with the Council.

Register online or learn more.