Lesley Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Our trainer at puppy classes has told us that dog tags have to have (Control of Dogs Order 1992) name and address of owner on it. They have to have that to take the KC Good Citizens tests so we'll probably have one made........but the ones we have only have a mobile number on and another has landline and dog's name......we dithered about having the dog's name on it as that seemed too much info. really. We can have just the first line of address, postcode and our name......good job or Jazz would be on her knees with the size of tag needed for full address Does everyone else comply? - has anyone heard of anyone ever being fined for not having all the correct information on a tag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I had to look at Riley's tag to see what we had on it . We have his name, the first line of our address and our phone number (which gives the area code in case we're away fom home) and on the other side both our mobile numbers. I have heard you shouldn't have the dog's name on it but it's the tone of voice rather than a name that dogs respond to, isn't it, so I wouldn't think that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have Ruby's first and last name (hence my last name), with my postcode, house number and phone number on it. I got hers from here, she has the red one with a flower on it; the tags are a good weight and very durable. It's the same site as I got her lovely red hound collar from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh! I've only got our surname and my mobile number on Cookie's. Looks like she'll have to have a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I didn't realise this until we got Candy last year and I was looking for tags for her Candy and Ruby have their name, our surname and phone number on one side and our house number, street and postcode on the other. We decided to put the street on as well as the number in case they just wandered in the village and were found round the corner (that has happened to us in the past when our old retriever was between tags because we'd moved. She was picked up round the corner and taken to a pound 20 miles away ) We got Candy's tag from PetsatHome - you put your details into the machine and it automatically engraves it for you. Actually all Candy's info is on one side of her tag, but it's not too big. Writing's a bit small in places though We sent off for Ruby's via our normal pet food/country store. They faxed the details to the company and the tag came in the post 2 days later! Very impressive! And cheaper than PAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Maisy's tag has mobile number on one side and landline number and our surname, (which could be read as her name) on the other side. She will need a new one soon as it is wearing thin where the hole is and the engraving is getting difficult to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have just replaced both the cat tags as they weer so worn as to be unreadable. Lesley... Crofts have purple tags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I use an Ebay shop which does fuschia and purple ones - I'd better order some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 This is really interesting - I'll tell all my doggy owner friends. What do you have to have on a cat tag? Also what if the pet is microchipped? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 All of my pets are microchipped, I think the tags are a good backup although obviously a legal requirement in dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It's not a legal requirement in cats so far as I know, but it does help to identify that cat as yours even if it is chipped. We had a cat adopt us a coupl eo fyears back and there was a mobile number on its tag. When I called, it turned out that the owners lived a couple of streets away and had gone on holiday, the cat was being looked after, but missed home life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 My dog's tag is correct, what do I win ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 my dogs tags are in correct..... oopsy daisy they will have to send the animal police after me. they are both chipped though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Both my cat and dog are microchipped, but they have tags with their names on one side and home and mobile numbers on the other side. I don't like the idea of putting addresses on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 This is useful http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/379 We dont have our dogs name on his tag so anyone who finds him cannot bond with him easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 You have to have name/address/postcode even if they are microchipped - much grumbling last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Just remembered, Maisy has two tags, the second one says "I am identified by a microchip, scan me" That was given to us from the rescue. Useful for me as the two tags jangle together which means I can hear her when she is exploring in the undergrowth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Yes, we have a 'microchipped tag' too. Most lurchers have one, some also have one saying 'this animal is neutered'; lurchers are often near the top of the stolen dog list - some 'sorts' nick them to breed from and use for hunting. If someone I don't know, or am suspicious of asks what Ruby is, I always just tell them that she's a cross-breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 We say that about Jazz as well - she's so small that we hope we get away with it, don't know if we'll manage it with Tali, she's so typical Lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 just bought new tags, that was tricky deiciding on what to put on them. as they are not huge dogs with huge discs. I gave all the info to the engraver and said put it on them anyway you want. As long as it's all on there it wont matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Our new tags arrived on Saturday - as we can have 25mm ones the engraving isn't a problem......we're legal now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I ordered my new one for Cookie yesterday - we'll be legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I thought I'd just post a link to this guys: http://www.indigocollartags.com/ It's a great idea if you have a dog who's prone to losing tags in the undergrowth or you need lots of information on your tags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 They look good Sarah - they won't jangle like the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I like the jangle though, I know where they are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
