Does my Dog Need to be Microchipped if I live in the UK?
Yes. Every dog by the time they reach 8 weeks old must legally be microchipped. This has been the UK law since 2016 and can result in a rather hefty fine between £500 and £1,000 if it is not compiled by.
You must also register your dog on a known database. If you have purchased a dog older than 8 weeks old you need to see proof of their microchip certificate and change the information to your details.
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Does my Dog Need to wear a Tag In Public?
Yes. Legally your dog must wear some form of ID in public areas. There are very few dogs that this law does not apply to - these are working dogs such as police dogs or guide dogs. Your dog must wear either a collar with your name and address or an ID tag with your name and address.
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Does my Dog Still Need to wear a Tag if they are Chipped?
In Public areas Yes. Although your pup or dog are microchipped this does not mean that they shouldn't be wearing a form of identification out in public.
If they are at home and indoors then no they do not need to wear a tag or collar. However, as soon as they go onto outside ground with access to a public space they will need to wear ID be it in the form of a Tag or an Identity Collar. So if they are outside in your garden it is best that they wear a Tag or collar.
Failure to comply with these laws will result in a substantial fine of a minimum of £500!
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