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jerrit1 · 01-02-2008, 04:54 PM

I was just wondering how many yorkies wear a collar and tags??? My mother in law suggested that I get my two (5 month old) babies start wearing a collar and tags with thier name and my phone number. What do you think??? I plan to get them microchiped when the get spayed and nutered next month. Also, All the "tags" I look out seem way to big and heavy? My mother in law suggested a charm braclet charm??? Just wondering what others thought???

grayxie · 01-02-2008, 05:46 PM

It's a safe measure to have one in case they bolt out the door. There are alot of small collars out there, and you can all ways use cat collars and cat tags which are smaller too.

lopresm · 01-02-2008, 05:54 PM

Remi has been wearing ID since he was brought home as a 12 week old pup. He has a collar that stays on with his microchip ID and another small name and address tag.

He also has an ID for his harness and his other tags, which include his license and rabies ID.

It is a good idea to get the microchip implanted when your pup is at the animal hospital for neutering.

Happy New Year!

betsi · 01-02-2008, 06:04 PM

My baby wears a tag. Try using a break-away cat collar, they are very safe. I got my tags at www.rossipettags.com They are SO cute and choices are great.

tjdmom · 01-02-2008, 06:05 PM

I got a quick release collar for Zoe from chattiesmom and I put her tags on that and whenever she goes somewhere, I put that on. I do not attach her lease to it but put a harness on her but that way, if somehow she gets away, she has her tags on. She is also microchipped.

Sunnie · 01-02-2008, 06:28 PM

All 6 of mine wear tags and collars 100% of the time. I use a harness with a leash when walking them, but still always keep thier collar and tags on. It took them each a few days to get used to them, but I would rather be safe than sorry if my pets were to ever get out. Your pet has a MUCH better chance of being recovered with tags on.

SophieRose · 01-02-2008, 06:28 PM

At Petco, you are able to print out light-weight tags for their collars. Very inexpensive investment. Warmly, Deborah

mejones · 01-02-2008, 06:29 PM

Georgia has never worn a collar, because my breeder told me that if she ever got it caught on something when she was running around the house, it would snap her neck in a heartbeat. I've always been afraid of that, so she never wears one, but I've never heard of the "breakaway" collars. I'll have to check those out. She is microchipped, though.

Gingergirlsmom · 01-02-2008, 06:30 PM

Mine where i.d. tags (unless they are in the bath) AND have microchips.

Gingergirlsmom · 01-02-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mejones

Georgia has never worn a collar, because my breeder told me that if she ever got it caught on something when she was running around the house, it would snap her neck in a heartbeat. I've always been afraid of that, so she never wears one, but I've never heard of the "breakaway" collars. I'll have to check those out. She is microchipped, though.

Most cat collars are "break-away" and sized just right for little ones necks.

s13silviagirl · 01-03-2008, 05:37 AM

Mine have tags from blingbling4pets.com they have small ones that are great for our little furbutts!

Monday · 01-03-2008, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerrit1

I was just wondering how many yorkies wear a collar and tags??? My mother in law suggested that I get my two (5 month old) babies start wearing a collar and tags with thier name and my phone number. What do you think??? I plan to get them microchiped when the get spayed and nutered next month. Also, All the "tags" I look out seem way to big and heavy? My mother in law suggested a charm braclet charm??? Just wondering what others thought???

Both my babies wear small personalized collars in the house always. We use a harness when we go out, but they are microchipped and collared "just in case"
search eBay community for
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and/or
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these are nice products and definitely important.

These are NOT big and heavy. Get the 3/8" size.
If you worry about them getting caught on something, then order the "breakway" collars they make for cats.

And the color choices are pretty.

Hope this helps you somewhat!
Good Luck!

01-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
jerrit1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fishers Posts: 43	Dog Tags I was just wondering how many yorkies wear a collar and tags??? My mother in law suggested that I get my two (5 month old) babies start wearing a collar and tags with thier name and my phone number. What do you think??? I plan to get them microchiped when the get spayed and nutered next month. Also, All the "tags" I look out seem way to big and heavy? My mother in law suggested a charm braclet charm??? Just wondering what others thought??? __________________ Diesel, Zoey and Meah's MOMMA

01-02-2008, 05:46 PM	#2
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	It's a safe measure to have one in case they bolt out the door. There are alot of small collars out there, and you can all ways use cat collars and cat tags which are smaller too. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

01-02-2008, 06:04 PM	#4
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 624	My baby wears a tag. Try using a break-away cat collar, they are very safe. I got my tags at www.rossipettags.com They are SO cute and choices are great. __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

01-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#6
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	All 6 of mine wear tags and collars 100% of the time. I use a harness with a leash when walking them, but still always keep thier collar and tags on. It took them each a few days to get used to them, but I would rather be safe than sorry if my pets were to ever get out. Your pet has a MUCH better chance of being recovered with tags on. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

01-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#7
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	At Petco, you are able to print out light-weight tags for their collars. Very inexpensive investment. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

01-02-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
lopresm YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 328	Remi has been wearing ID since he was brought home as a 12 week old pup. He has a collar that stays on with his microchip ID and another small name and address tag. He also has an ID for his harness and his other tags, which include his license and rabies ID. It is a good idea to get the microchip implanted when your pup is at the animal hospital for neutering. Happy New Year!

01-02-2008, 06:05 PM	#5
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	I got a quick release collar for Zoe from chattiesmom and I put her tags on that and whenever she goes somewhere, I put that on. I do not attach her lease to it but put a harness on her but that way, if somehow she gets away, she has her tags on. She is also microchipped.

01-02-2008, 06:29 PM	#8
mejones Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marion, Iowa Posts: 51	Georgia has never worn a collar, because my breeder told me that if she ever got it caught on something when she was running around the house, it would snap her neck in a heartbeat. I've always been afraid of that, so she never wears one, but I've never heard of the "breakaway" collars. I'll have to check those out. She is microchipped, though.

01-02-2008, 06:30 PM	#9
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Mine where i.d. tags (unless they are in the bath) AND have microchips. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

01-03-2008, 05:37 AM	#11
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Mine have tags from blingbling4pets.com they have small ones that are great for our little furbutts! __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!