Dog tag

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What info needs to go on a dog tag please? Should we put microchip details on it ?

I have just had one made for our puppy via Amazon for less than a fiver. Came within a day too - very pleased.

In the email that they sent, the advice was not to put the dogs name (in case of theft, the dog will answer) Put a mobile number that someone will answer and a surname (of the owner). Also put 'I am micro-chipped', if the dog is!

I think the microchip details would be scanned anyway.

I have put my mobile , postcode and house number.

Thanks for the help.

I have mobile number, 1st line of address and 'microchipped'

Oh i didn't realise you weren't meant to put names on it! I've got dogs name, address and phone number. Also i got the tag before she was chipped...will have to get another one.

This is the one I used, as I said, they contact you via email and ask which colour you require and what wording (plus advice ref said wording). I used standard delivery but it arrived the next day!

Although, there's lots to choose from I see.

www.amazon.co.uk/Personalised-Engraved-Stainless-Steel-Design/dp/B004Q55ISE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1360164831&sr=8-4

Name: may make theft easier. May help calm the dog if it is lost or involved in an accident. Personally I always put the name on, more out of habit than conscious decision.
Address: not necessary.
Phone no: put mobile no. on. If you are out desperately searching for your beloved, a kindly person could be ringing your house phone to let you know they have him/ her
Microchip: mine always have a small tinkly tag from the vet when they are done, though its a few years since I had a chip done so maybe not anymore.
Vets no: a good idea IMO

House number and post code and mobile number
We have a separate disc that says" im chipped scan me"

Battersea do nice ones and they last quite a long time . We've got surname , house number , postcode and a phone number on ours .

By law (control of dogs act 1992) you must put your name and address on it. Anything else is optional.

I do name, house no, postcode, mobile as a minimum. Not dog name.

As well as "microchipped" some people put "neutered" if applicable to discourage theft.

Apologies, it's an Order not an Act. But still the law

Ok I am illegal!! I will take my chances I think!