Years ago, when my mum bought us our 1st cocker, I think he was a Helenwood dog, we could choose the name, I know this as we called him Amber Laddie of Bryce. Because we got him from a lady who's surname was Bryce. And when my mum had her 1st litter, I think she could do this, but never since, she has had to pick all her pups names when she registered them.
I will watch this thread with interest.