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Confused about UK dog ID tag laws? Discover what information your dog's ID tag must legally include, whether a microchip is enough, and the simple steps every dog owner should take to stay compliant and help lost pets find their way home.
Searching for your dog
The moment you realise your dog is missing is the time to get out there and start searching. Don't sit back and wait thinking they will return, this can waste valuable time and gives them the chance to get further away. Walk around your local area calling your dog's name, they might not have gone far.
Does my dog need to be microchipped?
In a word, yes. Since 2016 all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales are legally required to be microchipped and their details held on an authorised database. This has been the law in Northern Ireland since 2012.
