I looked up microchipping vs. tattoos and from the Purina website I found this:
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However, tattoos have their drawbacks. The pet finder must look for the tattoo and understand the information. Tattoos can be obscured by hair or even altered.
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http://www.purina.ca/dogs/health.asp?article=31
And I looked at the NDR website, the registry for tattoing pets and in their q&a section, found this:
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Q. How long does a tattoo last?
A. If the proper equipment and procedure are used, the tattoo will last your pet's lifetime. Should a letter or number fade, your tattooer will touch it up for you free of charge. NDR recommends the use of special custom-designed tattoo equipment adjusted for your pet's skin. We do not recommend "tuna-can" shaped battery operated markers. They produce tattoos of varying (and often unacceptable) quality.
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http://www.nationaldogregistry.com/faq.html
So now my concern about tattooing them is (1) it will fade and (2) it will need to be done again.
I dont know if I can bring myself to possibly put my dog through that twice.