Quick Answer: An engraved collar is better because the ID can't fall off, can't fade, doesn't jingle at 3am, doesn't catch on things, and is readable from 3 feet away without needing to handle a scared dog. ID tags fail at all of these points. The only advantage of a tag is that it can be transferred between collars.
The 5 Ways Tags Fail
- They fall off — the split ring or lobster clip wears through over time. The tag drops in the woods. Nobody finds it.
- They fade — stamped or printed tags become unreadable within 1-2 years, especially with water and UV exposure
- They jingle — constantly, including at 3am, against water bowls, and against every surface the dog's neck touches
- They catch on things — crate bars, fences, undergrowth. A tag caught on a crate bar can trap or injure a dog
- They're hard to read on a frightened dog — a lost dog who won't come close has a tag no one can read. An engraved collar is readable from 3 feet without touching the dog.
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