DOG IDENTIFICATION
BY
Geraldine Janes
What type of identification will Any of the Kennel Clubs accept??
There are three (3) types of identification that is acceptable by any of the Kennel Clubs.
One is a collar with a number tag on it. Many people prefer this method, but I do not for several reasons.
One primary reason is that the number tag can get hung up in a fence, and a dog can end up getting choked or even hang themselves.
Next should your dog run away, anyone can take the collar off and claim the dog as theirs.
It is so hard to tell one maltese or one black poodle, or etc. from each other. The loss of a beloved pet is very hard, as it is like losing a member of the family.
Next is to have the dog tattooed by someone who knows the right way. If you have the tools and know how you can perform this procedure.
Each dog in the family must have its own number. So, Do Not think using your social security number or your birth date on all the dogs you own, will work, it will not.
I, personally, Do Not like tattooing. To me, it is too painful, and anyone who can tattoo, can alter a tattoo, making it hard for a person to prove a given dog is their should it run away from home.
Microchips is the newest method of identification.
This is placed under the skin between the shoulder blades and spine on the left side. This is inserted with a special needle and applicator. It is no more intrusive than giving your dog a rabies shot. It Can Not be removed or altered in anyway.
The microchips can be registered for a small fee with the dog registries. Some microchip companies have their own data bases for keeping track of who bought what number chips.
This chip makes it so that if Fifi or Fido does get lost, with the use of a hand held scanner and the paper work that goes in the dogs file, it is proof positive that the dog is yours and you can be reunited with your cherished pet.
Many breeders are placing microchips in their breeding stock.
Many of them do the microchip process themselves and for a few dollars, will be more than happy to microchip the new puppy you get from them, for you.
If the breeder is not able to do this for you, as they may not be allowed to do so by law, there are many veterinarians who will do it for you.
The cost varies from breeder to breeder as well as from veterinarian to veterinarian. A lot depends on the brand that they use and the initial cost of the microchips to them.
Many dogs, peoples beloved pets are stolen and sold to laboratories. With the microchip in a dog the unsuspected thief can be caught and put out of business.
The laboratories that buy dogs for experiments have to check every dog now for microchips. If the dog is micro chipped, the laboratory must get all the proper documents from the seller.
Should the seller not have the proper paper work needed, the laboratories are required to report the seller, and do everything possible to reunite the dog with its owner.
In my opinion, this is the best and most humane method of identification for your beloved pet.
Now the choice is up to you to decide which method is the best for you.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT SUCCESS WITH YOUR NEW FOUND PUPPY LOVE!!!!
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