Is it possible to change dog breeds' names?

It is possible, and has been done more than once. The German Shepherd's name was changed to “Alsatian” in the UK because after World War I it was considered that including the word “German” in its name would harm its popularity. read more

Having worked in a veterinary hospital for 15+ years, I saw a great deal of dogs and dog breeds, besides the fact that when I was young, all I ever wanted was a dog so I studied dog breed books constantly, reading the descriptions and deciding which type of dog I would want to have, which changed quite often, depending on my mood. read more

Contrary to what you might read about “properly” naming dogs, you can name your rescue dog anything you want, even if it’s a long and complex name, because you will end up shortening it and giving him a nickname anyway. read more

Whether your dog is four months or fourteen years old, I recommend that you do change the dog’s name. First, many dogs’ names are changed virtually the instant they walk into the shelter. So eight year old “Max,” may well have been “Harry” two days ago anyway. read more