Post by Angus on Jun 28, 2011 7:54:41 GMT 1
The Control of Dogs Order 1992 states that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address (including postcode) of the owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a tag. Your telephone number is optional (but advisable).
You can be fined up to £5,000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag.
Exceptions to this rule are :
Dogs used on official duties by the armed forces, HM Customs & Excise or the police
Dogs used for sporting purposes and packs of hounds
Dogs used for the capture or destruction of vermin
Dogs used for driving or tending cattle or sheep
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Dogs used for emergency rescue work
Guide to selecting the right sized collar for your dog
Traditional dog collars are available in a variety of styles, colours, and widths.
They should ride high on your pet's neck, not loose so that it slides down near the top of his shoulder blades.
Dog Collars should be snug with enough room to fit two fingers between your dog's neck and his collar.
For your dog's safety, the collar should not be loose enough to slip over the pet's head.
Collars should also not be so tight as to restrict breathing or cause coughing.
Check collar size frequently on growing puppies.
Use a tape measure to measure your pet's neck, then add on two to three inches.
You can be fined up to £5,000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag.
Exceptions to this rule are :
Dogs used on official duties by the armed forces, HM Customs & Excise or the police
Dogs used for sporting purposes and packs of hounds
Dogs used for the capture or destruction of vermin
Dogs used for driving or tending cattle or sheep
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Dogs used for emergency rescue work
Guide to selecting the right sized collar for your dog
Traditional dog collars are available in a variety of styles, colours, and widths.
They should ride high on your pet's neck, not loose so that it slides down near the top of his shoulder blades.
Dog Collars should be snug with enough room to fit two fingers between your dog's neck and his collar.
For your dog's safety, the collar should not be loose enough to slip over the pet's head.
Collars should also not be so tight as to restrict breathing or cause coughing.
Check collar size frequently on growing puppies.
Use a tape measure to measure your pet's neck, then add on two to three inches.