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Mardelin · 04-05-2010, 04:37 PM

Yes, but if a dog is microchiped....the dog can be taken to a vet, shelter and have the chip read. The owner should have the information in their possession.

Mardelin · 04-05-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Radar has a tattoo on his belly and his breeders did it and I've had him awhile now and so far it's still readable.
I still need to get my dogs chipped YIKES! Brookie will be chipped when she goes in for a teeth cleaning next week

No collars in my house only a harness when we are in public or on walks...

Donna

Donna,

Radar is from a Canadian breeder, it's my understanding that tattoing is still common practice in Canada.

Sunnie · 04-05-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Since I show dogs, I guess the ear wouldn't be an option for me then.....I've seen them on the underbelly....but, since AKC is now requiring microchip...I have no other option but, to comply with them.

Mary, I should talk to you more about this.. This is something I did not know.. Although my Rainbow IS already microchipped (she is the Mom of Sonny) Sonny is NOT yet microchipped... what is the best age to get it done?? Also does it need to be done prior to showing?? or only prior to breeding (IF he is bred)

Mardelin · 04-05-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

Mary, I should talk to you more about this.. This is something I did not know.. Although my Rainbow IS already microchipped (she is the Mom of Sonny) Sonny is NOT yet microchipped... what is the best age to get it done?? Also does it need to be done prior to showing?? or only prior to breeding (IF he is bred)

I usually have it done at the same time puppy teeth are extracted. That way they are under and don't feel it. Yes, I would have him done prior to showing....

Other than the usual that has to be done prior to breeding, you will need to have him DNA'd

Oh have been studying on your pedigree.

Sunnie · 04-05-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I usually have it done at the same time puppy teeth are extracted. That way they are under and don't feel it. Yes, I would have him done prior to showing....

Other than the usual that has to be done prior to breeding, you will need to have him DNA'd

Oh have been studying on your pedigree.

is that a good thing or a bad thing??

BTW.. I ordered the Breeders Standard and got all of my dogs info in it. and as much of thier pedigrees into it as I have info on. Have been trying to play around with it a little each day. I also ordered (and received) 2 of the videos from the yorkie club website (Best in Show and Show Preparation) Great training videos!

yorkielady06 · 04-05-2010, 06:04 PM

All of my dogs are microchipped now but years ago tattooing was the way to permanently ID a dog with the AKC. When tattooing it is usually done on the inside of a thigh or ear. I personally would go with inside the thigh and had it done by the vet. I much prefer microchips.

Skimo114 · 04-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Ouch, pass.

greyacresmom · 04-05-2010, 06:25 PM

Racing greyhounds are all tattooed. So I have 4 ex-racers and they all have tatts. Most are not legible at this stage in their lives. And believe me they are done right and with a lot of knowledge. So with it not being a permanent thing, **again still there but all numbers are not legible**and are in both ears** I would go a different route.

bamawife · 04-05-2010, 06:35 PM

I thought that one of the reasons that microchipping became more popular was because unethical breeders and thieves could have a tattoo altered? I had my Raley chipped last month. He didn't even wimper....he has the ResQ chip. He wears a collar (with his rabies/ID tag) only when we are in a public place but of course he uses a harness as well because he is always leashed in public.

MaddiesMommie · 04-05-2010, 06:43 PM

I am having my girls chipped when they go in for spay end of May (had to reschedule...AGAIN).
I could never have them tattooed, I'm too big of a chicken for that.

dwerten · 04-05-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I usually have it done at the same time puppy teeth are extracted. That way they are under and don't feel it. Yes, I would have him done prior to showing....

Other than the usual that has to be done prior to breeding, you will need to have him DNA'd

Oh have been studying on your pedigree.

dex and demi both came with it but dee dee was microchipped when she went under for spay - I have heard it can be painful as a rescue person told me she has seen them do it and it can hurt

Just curious has anyone heard anything regarding microchipping and the negatives that are coming out now about it?

Mardelin · 04-05-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

is that a good thing or a bad thing??

BTW.. I ordered the Breeders Standard and got all of my dogs info in it. and as much of thier pedigrees into it as I have info on. Have been trying to play around with it a little each day. I also ordered (and received) 2 of the videos from the yorkie club website (Best in Show and Show Preparation) Great training videos!

Very interesting information and it's not bad.

inabowbina · 04-05-2010, 11:56 PM

I been thinking about this for while now I want to ID my dogs but I read a story about microchip causing cancer and my friends dog has it and I feel it in her neck it's really gross. My dogs are so small I don't like putting collars on them and if they are stolen collars can be removed. Been thinking about a tattoo there are no side effects I think it's a good idea nothing wrong with it as long they get put under to get it done might get it done when my little girl gets her teeth cleaned.

noisinka · 04-06-2010, 01:32 AM

It's compulsary to have your dog tattooed here. When we picked up Sandy, he's already tattooed. Microchip is however optional but Sandy is microchipped because we travel with him outside the country quite often.

Bellasmygirl · 04-06-2010, 04:15 AM

I have a friend that took in a cat that was left behind when the owners moved away. She took it to the Vet and she had a tattoo on her belly. That vet did not know how to go about reading the tattoo to see who owned the cat. They did scan the cat for a chip.

Makes me wonder how many other vets don't know what to do with a tattoo on an animal that is lost?

04-05-2010, 04:37 PM	#16
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Yes, but if a dog is microchiped....the dog can be taken to a vet, shelter and have the chip read. The owner should have the information in their possession. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

04-05-2010, 06:08 PM	#22
Skimo114 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Irvine, CA USA Posts: 29 Blog Entries: 1	Ouch, pass. __________________ Best Wishes, Tobias

04-05-2010, 06:25 PM	#23
greyacresmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Racing greyhounds are all tattooed. So I have 4 ex-racers and they all have tatts. Most are not legible at this stage in their lives. And believe me they are done right and with a lot of knowledge. So with it not being a permanent thing, again still there but all numbers are not legibleand are in both ears** I would go a different route. __________________ Sheila and CO 6 Retired Racing Greyhounds: Max the Yorkie: Precious the JRT

04-05-2010, 06:35 PM	#24
bamawife YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 592	I thought that one of the reasons that microchipping became more popular was because unethical breeders and thieves could have a tattoo altered? I had my Raley chipped last month. He didn't even wimper....he has the ResQ chip. He wears a collar (with his rabies/ID tag) only when we are in a public place but of course he uses a harness as well because he is always leashed in public. __________________ Meg, Mom to Raley megraley.scentsy.us

04-06-2010, 04:15 AM	#30
Bellasmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: White House,TN Posts: 158	I have a friend that took in a cat that was left behind when the owners moved away. She took it to the Vet and she had a tattoo on her belly. That vet did not know how to go about reading the tattoo to see who owned the cat. They did scan the cat for a chip. Makes me wonder how many other vets don't know what to do with a tattoo on an animal that is lost? __________________ Bella's My Girl!!!

04-05-2010, 06:04 PM	#21
yorkielady06 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Up North Posts: 808	All of my dogs are microchipped now but years ago tattooing was the way to permanently ID a dog with the AKC. When tattooing it is usually done on the inside of a thigh or ear. I personally would go with inside the thigh and had it done by the vet. I much prefer microchips.

04-05-2010, 06:43 PM	#25
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I am having my girls chipped when they go in for spay end of May (had to reschedule...AGAIN). I could never have them tattooed, I'm too big of a chicken for that.

04-05-2010, 11:56 PM	#28
inabowbina YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 253 Blog Entries: 3	I been thinking about this for while now I want to ID my dogs but I read a story about microchip causing cancer and my friends dog has it and I feel it in her neck it's really gross. My dogs are so small I don't like putting collars on them and if they are stolen collars can be removed. Been thinking about a tattoo there are no side effects I think it's a good idea nothing wrong with it as long they get put under to get it done might get it done when my little girl gets her teeth cleaned.

04-06-2010, 01:32 AM	#29
noisinka YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 259	It's compulsary to have your dog tattooed here. When we picked up Sandy, he's already tattooed. Microchip is however optional but Sandy is microchipped because we travel with him outside the country quite often.