Quick Answer: Your dog's name and your mobile number. That's all any finder needs to return your dog. Keep it simple — the text needs to be large enough to read quickly. Adding a second number or the word 'microchipped' is useful but not essential. Never use a landline as your primary number.
What To Include
- Dog's name — helps the finder call them and builds immediate rapport
- Your mobile number — the number a stranger can call immediately from wherever they found your dog
- Optional: second mobile number — a family member or trusted contact
- Optional: 'Microchipped' — signals to vets and shelters to scan before assuming the dog is unclaimed
What NOT To Include
- Landline numbers — you won't answer a landline while searching for a lost dog. Use mobile only.
- Home address — security risk if the collar is found without the dog
- Too much text — small text on a small tag is unreadable from distance
The Engraved Collar Advantage
With an engraved collar, the text is larger and more visible than a standard tag. A person who spots your dog can read the name and number from several feet away without needing to catch or restrain the dog.
Recommended Product
Our Personalized Leather Dog Collar — name and number engraved permanently. See all Personalized products.
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