What should I have engraved on my dog ID tag?

A common question from customers when purchasing a dog ID tag from us is, what information should I have engraved on my tag?

The Control of Dogs Order 1992 states that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address of its owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a connecting dog ID tag. Postcodes and telephone numbers are optional, but very much advisable.

There are some exceptions to this rule and these are outlined below:

• Dogs used on official duties by the armed forces, HM Customs & Excise or the police
• Dogs used for sporting purposes and packs of hounds
• Dogs used for the capture or destruction of vermin
• Dogs used for driving or tending cattle or sheep
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Dogs used for emergency rescue work

Remember: You can be fined upto £5,000 if your dog is found in a public place without wearing any identifying information.

There are many different ways to display the correct information on your dog's ID tag and a lot of this is down to personal preference. Some people feel adding their dog's name to a tag is useful, while others may feel this is a negative should a dog be stolen. Often it can be difficult to display a full address as space is limited, but a house number and postcode can be used instead as this will identify the street name.

Below are some example engraving suggestions:

Small ID Tags:

Medium ID Tags:

Large ID Tags:

Other information that can be added to ID tags is as follows;

• Home Number
• Mobile Number
• Vet Phone Number
• Microchipped
• Neutered
• Health Issues

The options are endless in regards to the information you can have engraved and it really does come down to personal preference but we do hope the above suggestions help.

If you have any queries about what can be engraved then please don't hesitate to get in touch with us and we'll be more than happy to advise you.

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