Does my dog need to wear a tag?

Every dog should be wearing a dog tag when they are outside. Not only does it mean if your dog goes walkabout you can be contacted quickly with the details from the tag, but it is in fact a legal requirement for every dog to wear a collar and a tag when out in public.

In the UK every pet dog is also required to be microchipped and have an identification tag, and if they don’t you can face a fine of up to £2000!

What information should be on a dog tag?

The tag must have your name and address on it, but a telephone number can definitely be useful so someone can give you a quick call, which can help you to be reunited with your pooch pal quicker!

But just because tags are functional, doesn’t mean they can’t look great, and there are so many options out there. 

The traditional metal tags, wooden ones and even saddle leather, there’s so much choice! So here are some of the top dog tags you can check out today:

Paw Styled Brass Pet Tags

https://www.identitag.co.uk/productcart/pc/Paw-Styled-Brass-Pet-Tags-26p205.htm

Price - £8.95

What we love -

• Different designs available
• Seven different colour choices
• Infilled engraving make reading information very easy

Best for -

• All sizes of dogs, with 3 size options available
• Those who want quick and free delivery

Stainless Steel Agility Collar Tag

https://www.pettags.co.uk/products/agility-collar-tag

Price - £11.75

What we love -

• Can fit on any collar, no matter the type of fastener or buckle
• Can have up to 7 lines of info
• Stainless steel and hard wearing

Best for -

• Any size of dog, with three sizes available
• Dogs who don’t suit a hanging tag like working dogs, highly active dogs or dogs who don’t like a hanging tag

Dog Breed ID Tag Personalised

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/hoobynoo/product/personalised-dog-breed-id-tag

Price - £11.95

What we love -

• Huge array of different dog breeds to choose from
• Fun, quirky illustrations
• Four different size options available

Best for -

• Those that want something a bit different
• All sizes of dogs

This article is for information only. Always choose products depending on your individual dog's needs and by taking advice from your vet. Prices in this article subject to change.