My pup IS chipped, but if he got out and someone found him, he'd have to be taken to a vet in order for it to be read, versus looking at his collar. He has a nice rolled leather collar, but it's notched about 2" too big. At this point, if he got it caught on something, he could pull out of it. However, it's not so large that he can get it hooked on his lower jaw. An alternative might be a simple strand of elastic banding, or a collar with a magnetic catch that would "pop" open under duress.
When we leave the house, he has several styles of step-in harnesses for his leash. I haven't decided yet which one he (or I) likes best. But no animal with a neck so small should have a leash attached to a collar.
I'm also considering getting a "lobster claw" jewelry clasp and having his tags attached to it; then I could transfer his tags from collar to collar or harness with ease. Duplicate sets of tags can get pricey ... |