PREFIXES: All animals must have a prefix in front of their name, example: My Farm Name's Mary. You may use your own prefix (My Farm's Name.) or the Breeder's. (You cannot use "third party prefix. If the breeder Jones sells the animal to Smith and then Smith sells it to Brown, Smith MUST register the animal to Smith if he wants his prefix on the name. In otherwords - either Jones as the breeder's prefix or Brown as the first person to register can have their prefix. If you want your prefix on a registration, you should register the animal.) If you send an animal to a new owner with only an application, you risk losing your Farm Name attached to the animal's name. The first person to register the donkey can choose which prefix (either the breeder's or their own) will go in front of an animals name. It happens often than an animal may be sold more than once without being registered. They still have their pedigree, but may end up with a prefix from someone you have never heard of. If you as the breeder want to make sure your prefix is on the animals name, we strongly suggest you register it yourself. (Animals purchased with UNKNOWN breeders by default will have to use the new owner's prefix).
WHATEVER you choose as a prefix will be yours from now on (the breeder's is their own and may be used on animals purchased from the breeder only). If you think the prefix you have chosen may already have been used, call the office or list alternate choices. You must use your prefix in exactly the same form each time. Do not use "Quote" marks and we prefer that you not use periods (A.B.C.). Prefixes will not be duplicated, and if they are too close for the computer to work with (Holly's and Hollys') you may be asked to pick a new prefix. Choosing a prefix and registering your farm name are not the same thing. Your prefix may be part of your farm name or something else. (PREFIXES SHOULD BE 13 total characters or less, to comply with the total name length rules of 30 total characters. If your prefix is very long, you may wish to shorten it!!!)
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