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Latuya · 07-20-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by whispersmom2

I could be wrong about my understanding of the law and if so, I stand corrected. If animals were stolen or whatever, in the past they could be sold to labs for experimentation. However, the lab was forbidden to use a dog that had any marks of ID. Therefore, the thief could cut off the tatoo on the ear and the dog could be used..I suppose that the labs have their own supply of animals now that are genetically engineered..

Well that totally gave me an upset stomach. Stolen, cutting off the tatoo, and sold to labs,,,,,,,, oh man!!! Gus has the chip already and looking more and more likely that i will be getting him tatooed as well. That is only after I talk to my vet more about it. And it will definitely NOT be on his ear!!!

sillyjacki · 07-20-2005, 09:39 AM

I agree with Marlee... The tattoo is something you can see right away if someone has taken your baby. I think having it done while they're under anesthesia is a great option, too, because the pain is a non-issue.

I haven't thought much about Roxy getting a tattoo yet.. She's still too young.

Latuya · 07-20-2005, 09:40 AM

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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.

wow, grate story!!! Gave me a little push towards tatooing. Thanks

Marie · 07-20-2005, 10:09 AM

Thank you everyone for al your input. I guess I will consider tattoing as well as microchipping. If it doesn't hurts her im definetely interested.

YorkieRose · 07-20-2005, 10:26 AM

I used MY KENNEL PREFIX AND A NUMBER

PRIMROSE SD 1 ...meaning Stud Dog one
PRIMROSE BB 1 ...Brood Bitch one
PRIMROSE PET 1...a pet not for breeding.
AKC required this type of ID or collars with tags.

Some breeders used a series of numbers..I had a vet tech call me one time asking if I had let an adult go to a pet home recently? The vet saw the tatoo and asked her to call me.

River · 07-20-2005, 12:25 PM

In York County in PA in the past if you wanted to get a lifetime dog license you had to have the dog tatooed. I currently have 3 dogs tatooed. My shepherd has a breeder tatoo in his ear that was done when he was very little, and he has another one with his lifetime dog license # on the inside of his leg. My golden is also tatooed with her lifetime license # on the inside of her leg. On August 1 Indiana (my Yorkie) will be going to be neutered and I will also be having him tatooed with his lifetime license. I asked my vet about the chipping, and I'm not convinced. Chips can migrate in the dog's body, and also they can be removed pretty easily if someone really wanted to. Tatooing on the inside leg is visible plus almost impossible to remove, at least alot more trouble than a microchip would be. My Golden was tatooed as a puppy at a clinic that was held by the local AKC club. She was awake and never moved or cried. I doubt that it was that painful. My vet did the shepherd while he was under to be neutered. She prefers to do it while they are asleep, not because of the pain but she likes them to be really still when she does it.

Diego · 07-20-2005, 12:57 PM

You should do whatever you want to do . As for me , Tattoo or not ..........

jesscruz · 07-20-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

Tattooing is the old form of identification for a registered pup. Microchipping has taken it's place.
My mother used to breed shelties and this was a very common procedure.
It is done to the pups when the are very young, and I think that it would hurt too, but so does docking a tail. I hope that them being so young that it doens't hurt as much or at least they don't remember the pain.
I guess it kinda like having a baby boy being snipped after birth.

yorkierose mentioned that it doesn't hurt. i think i'm going to do it for my coco. lately this world has become very crazy with people stealing
"little" dogs and i'm hearing it happen more and more often. especially now that these celebs have made this breed the "in" high priced dog

i will do anything to help get him back to me if something like him being taken from me ever happened. and since it's painless and very quick as yorkierose stated, why not!

Marie · 07-20-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jesscruz

yorkierose mentioned that it doesn't hurt. i think i'm going to do it for my coco. lately this world has become very crazy with people stealing
"little" dogs and i'm hearing it happen more and more often. especially now that these celebs have made this breed the "in" high priced dog

i will do anything to help get him back to me if something like him being taken from me ever happened. and since it's painless and very quick as yorkierose stated, why not!

I think the same way Jess. I will do anything to protect my baby, and since is painless and quick that is a big plus. Yorkierose, how much it cost thou?

Latuya · 07-20-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie

I think the same way Jess. I will do anything to protect my baby, and since is painless and quick that is a big plus. Yorkierose, how much it cost thou?

that was my qutestion too. How much is it to have it done???

Olivier · 07-20-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Latuya

that was my qutestion too. How much is it to have it done???

Call your vet

FireFish · 07-20-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Latuya

I found a site as well,,,,, http://www.nationaldogregistry.com/nopain.html But would if anyone here has had this done to one of thier babies I really want to know more about it. After readig this site,,, I feel a little better about it. I take Gus everywhere with me and he gets a lot of attention. I never let Gus out of my sight but you never know,,,,, The chip only works if someone turns him in if lost. But if stolen, having your baby tatooed and registered may have a better chance of getting them back. I would really love to hear your inputs on this topic

I have my pups chipped. A couple reasons. One is a way to prove that a dog is yours. Nearly all vet offices and dog control offices and the like have the wands and can identify them. They "wand" them if they are brought in. It doesn't replace vigilence but it gives some comfort.

We know our babies from another but some people think they all look the same...this is a sure fire way of telling one from another.

You can have it done while they are getting fixed...then they don't even know it.

Libby, my scottie, was awake and got it with her other shots. Never acted like she even knew. Roxy is too small yet.

whispersmom2 · 07-20-2005, 02:27 PM

IMO, there is no substitute for visibility. YorkieRose has been breeding and showing longer than many of us (hey, not me. I am older than she is) are old.
To me, having a visible ID is sorta like a person wearing a wedding band. It is right out there to keep hands-off.
Oh , my goodness. I need to get dinner..I am getting hypoglycemic..

ssguzzy828 · 07-20-2005, 02:31 PM

My shepherd is ear tattooed, and his was done as a puppy. I will be getting macy tattoed as well as microchipped when she goes for her spaying. My shep breeder tatoos her breeders and show dogs as well and it does seem painless.

YorkieRose · 07-20-2005, 02:43 PM

It has been a long time..at least 8 yrs since I had any done...it was $15...they used to do them at dog shows also. I would be surprised if alot of vets do it since chips are so easily done..and the vet does not need to buy any equipment in insert a chip.

I can not count the times people have made a joke saying they could never steal one with a tatoo.

07-20-2005, 09:39 AM	#32
sillyjacki Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 544	I agree with Marlee... The tattoo is something you can see right away if someone has taken your baby. I think having it done while they're under anesthesia is a great option, too, because the pain is a non-issue. I haven't thought much about Roxy getting a tattoo yet.. She's still too young. __________________ Jacki & Roxy Dogster My mom's company makes dog products!

07-20-2005, 10:09 AM	#34
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Thank you everyone for al your input. I guess I will consider tattoing as well as microchipping. If it doesn't hurts her im definetely interested. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

07-20-2005, 10:26 AM	#35
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	tats I used MY KENNEL PREFIX AND A NUMBER PRIMROSE SD 1 ...meaning Stud Dog one PRIMROSE BB 1 ...Brood Bitch one PRIMROSE PET 1...a pet not for breeding. AKC required this type of ID or collars with tags. Some breeders used a series of numbers..I had a vet tech call me one time asking if I had let an adult go to a pet home recently? The vet saw the tatoo and asked her to call me.

07-20-2005, 02:43 PM	#45
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	cost It has been a long time..at least 8 yrs since I had any done...it was $15...they used to do them at dog shows also. I would be surprised if alot of vets do it since chips are so easily done..and the vet does not need to buy any equipment in insert a chip. I can not count the times people have made a joke saying they could never steal one with a tatoo.

07-20-2005, 12:25 PM	#36
River Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 188	In York County in PA in the past if you wanted to get a lifetime dog license you had to have the dog tatooed. I currently have 3 dogs tatooed. My shepherd has a breeder tatoo in his ear that was done when he was very little, and he has another one with his lifetime dog license # on the inside of his leg. My golden is also tatooed with her lifetime license # on the inside of her leg. On August 1 Indiana (my Yorkie) will be going to be neutered and I will also be having him tatooed with his lifetime license. I asked my vet about the chipping, and I'm not convinced. Chips can migrate in the dog's body, and also they can be removed pretty easily if someone really wanted to. Tatooing on the inside leg is visible plus almost impossible to remove, at least alot more trouble than a microchip would be. My Golden was tatooed as a puppy at a clinic that was held by the local AKC club. She was awake and never moved or cried. I doubt that it was that painful. My vet did the shepherd while he was under to be neutered. She prefers to do it while they are asleep, not because of the pain but she likes them to be really still when she does it.

07-20-2005, 12:57 PM	#37
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	You should do whatever you want to do . As for me , Tattoo or not ..........

07-20-2005, 02:27 PM	#43
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	IMO, there is no substitute for visibility. YorkieRose has been breeding and showing longer than many of us (hey, not me. I am older than she is) are old. To me, having a visible ID is sorta like a person wearing a wedding band. It is right out there to keep hands-off. Oh , my goodness. I need to get dinner..I am getting hypoglycemic..

07-20-2005, 02:31 PM	#44
ssguzzy828 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south suburbs of illinois Posts: 734	My shepherd is ear tattooed, and his was done as a puppy. I will be getting macy tattoed as well as microchipped when she goes for her spaying. My shep breeder tatoos her breeders and show dogs as well and it does seem painless.