My dog is not registered. I am guessing that has to do with purebreeds. I rescued my dog from the humane society. He was listed as a Labrador Retriever mix. He was 10 months old (and already 55 lbs). I will never forget the day I found him. I walked throught the cages and crates. All the dogs were barking. I turned the corner and there was Thor (originally named Rusty). He did not bark. He was sitting there looking up at me. He put is right paw up on the chain link fence and cocked his head to the side. His ears were back and his eyes said "please pick me, pretty please!" I knelt down and said "don't worry boy, you are coming home with me." He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He was by my side through college, my first job, moving to here and there, boyfriends...etc. He is always there. He is my best friend.
His full name is Thor M. Goobie - which is really from Thor My Good Boy. His nicknames to which he responds as well are Cutes, Cutie Little Puppy, and Cuteness. I changed his name to Thor because the God of Thunder seemed to fit his friendly, boisterous, playful personality.