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flag In France, pedigree dogs born this year must have names starting with "W" to meet registration requirements.

flag Since 1926, France has required pedigree dogs to be named based on an alphabetical system tied to their birth year. flag In 2025, dog names must start with "W," following "V" from 2024. flag This tradition, originally for tracking purebreds, applies officially to registered dogs but is embraced by many for mixed breeds as well. flag Non-compliance means purebreds can't be registered with the LOF, akin to the AKC in the U.S. Owners find creative ways to fit names to the assigned letters.

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