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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dog called" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when introducing the name of a dog in a narrative or descriptive context.
Example: "She has a dog called Max who loves to play fetch in the park."
Alternatives: "a dog named" or "a dog referred to as".
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He kept a dog called Pushinka.
He even owns a dog called Pluto!
(And a dog called Rocky).
We have a dog called Nana.
Ricky also has a dog called Elliot.
There are nine of them and a dog called Rani.
"A friend of mine has a dog called Minton.
A friend of mine had a dog called Dom Smith.
Actually, make that three and a dog called Rocky.
Dad once had a dog called Glenn – after Hoddle.
Her only companion is a dog called Dog.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com