The Importance of the Dog Tag

Dog Identification Tag

We all know how important it is for your dog to wear a collar and tag – in fact it is the law for your dog to wear an ID tag.  When choosing what to put on your dog’s tag – the following points should be taken into consideration:

🐶 Do not put your dog‘s name on the tag as this makes it easier for dog thieves to call your dog to them.

🐶 Do add your surname, the first line of your address, your postcode and your contact number.

🐶 Make sure the tag and writing is big enough so that people can read it in an emergency.

🐶 Add information on the other side if you wish to describe your dog to help people understand how to handle them if they are found.

🐶 Do not use the flimsy ring provided with the tag – they are usually not strong enough and break. I use a strong key ring type ring I get from hardware stores to attach my tags.

Below is a picture of the tag I have on my dogs, with my personal details on the other side. You can also see the size of tag when worn on their collar.

Isabelle Papé IMDT
Ringwood Dogs, Three Legged Cross on the Dorset, Hampshire and New Forest border.
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