ID Tags and Registration

Nobody wants to think about losing their dog but it happens more often then one might thing and you need to be prepared.  Always make sure your dog has some form of identification on their color.  Identification tags are very popular but tags can fall off, the writing can wear away, and so there are methods that are superior.

A Microchip is contained in a capsule and it has a unique ID number.  The microchip is about the size of ag rain of rice and it is injected under the skin of your shar-pei.  It doesn't hurt anymore than a regular booster shot. 

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Your information is then put into a national database so if your dog gets lost, identification is easy.  Lost
pets are often turned in at veternarians, the humane society or animal shelter for scanning identification. It's not as easy as reading a tag on a collar as it does require a reader, but it cannot be lost. It's safe, effective, and meets international standards. Check with your local veterinarian for the cost and more information relating to the process.

It's important to keep your contact information current. When you move or change phone numbers, you will need to update your registration data.

The only drawbacks to these chips are that not every place has the scanner equipment and the chip may move (harmlessly) around your dog's body, making it difficult to find and scan.

Tattoos

A tattoo contains a number that you register with one of the national databases.  It is put in either the dog's inner thigh or earflap.  Wait until your dog is fully-grown so the numbers won't grow out of shape.  Be sure to tattoo on an area that won't be covered by fur as your dog gets older.  It's a very simple and quick procedure, but check it
periodically for fading. Don't forget to register the number and to keep the contact information current.

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