Residents have less than a week left to complete renewal and registration documents for the tail-wagging members of their household.

There are 6,194 registered dogs in the Queenstown Lakes District, equating to roughly one dog per seven-or-so residents.

Those dog owners have been sent emails advising them of the need to register new furry family members and renew registration for their loyal sidekicks by June 30.

While they’re at it, they can also register for Scuttlemutt - a twice-yearly e-newsletter all about dogs in the district.

Huntaways are the fourth most common breed in the district.

The latest information from Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) shows that popular names Charlie, Frankie and Luna reign supreme for name choices for Queenstown Lakes’ pooches, with Luna, Bella, Poppy, Ruby, Molly, Max, Archie and Daisy filling out the top-10 list.

The district’s dog owners have a soft spot for labrador retrievers, which is the most common breed in the district, with 980 dogs.

Working dogs border collies and huntaways take second and fourth spot, while golden retrievers (third) and Jack Russell terriers (fifth) round out the top five.

Bailey and Fernie at the David Reid Homes office.

QLDC says registering and renewing dogs supports a range of canine-connected initiatives.

It funds dog training sessions in Wānaka and Queenstown, yearly community dog events, a dog bark-collar loaning service, poo bags and dispensers at local tracks and trails, as well as three full-time animal control officers, school education on dog safety and more.

Find more information on dog registrations and renewals here and sign up for Scuttlemutt here.

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