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					Originally Posted by Marlee  I have had 3 dobermans with the tattoos done by the breeder. It is dont when they are young and has been a help. Unlike the microchip this is extreamly visable upon examination, (I have never had a vet tech not notice) the tattoo itself consist of 4 numbers and is not removalbe, yes it can be altered to some digree, but you can usually tell. I have had my dogs stolen and returned because the average person stealing a dog doesnt think to look for a mark like a tattoo on the underside. I keep the numbers of my dogs handy in case something does go wrong. When our dog scarlet was stolen we placed papers with all the local vets explaining the tattoo, where it was located and the exact numbers. Within 2 weeks our dog was returned to us safe and sound, had been sold to someone as a watch dog and they had taken her to a vet. I actully seen this as a good alternitive to the micro chip which I have not had much sucess with.
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  wow, grate story!!! Gave me a little push towards tatooing.  Thanks