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Dianezz · 06-27-2007, 12:49 PM

how do you all keep baby's tags on since a collar is not safe....and what if they accidentally escaped house. I will be a brand new Mom in two weeks and I had thought to keep a collar on w/ tags , but use a harness for leash time.???

Erin · 06-27-2007, 12:51 PM

A collar is fine for tags, just use a harness for a walk. I used to keep their rabies and ID tags on their collars because we are required to have them, but they are too bulky so now I just keep them on my bulletin board. They always have ID tags on and they are microchipped.

Wylie's Mom · 06-27-2007, 12:54 PM

You'll hear lots of differences on this one. I use harnesses for walking.

Marcel wears his collar when we're home bc he MUST wear a bell - he's only 2 pounds. He has a tag (non-dangling) on there as well and will eventually get microchipped.

Wylie is chipped and wears his collar w/ tags 24/7 - he is 7.5 pounds and we've never had a single problem.

If collaring, DON'T follow the large dog rule - "2 fingers btwn collar neck". You have to correlate this rule to a yorkie size - at best, you want to *just* fit one finger in there.

zoeybear · 06-27-2007, 01:02 PM

We got Zoey a kitty collar at Target. It snaps closed, but will pull apart if it gets hung on something. It has a tiny bell so we dont step on her accidentally. They best part...Its purple and glittery! You can see it in her photo galley pics.

ChiliPepper · 06-27-2007, 01:09 PM

My two have their id tags,rabies,microchip tag,& bells on their harness. Works great and all that jingling lets me know where they are all the time.

mizzwanned · 06-27-2007, 01:14 PM

I was wondering the same thing! Since London is so small her rabies tag, other tags are too bulky and heavy for her neck to carry, she doesn't have on anything when she's home except her clothes, etc. I wonder how would ppl know to contact me if any of them ever get lost

kalina82 · 06-27-2007, 01:26 PM

Morgan is 4lbs and has a collar made by Tiger's Mom that she wears most of the time. It has her ID tag and HomeAgain tag on it. They are not too heavy for her and i like the jingling sound they make so i know where she is. if i don't hear jingling and i dont see her then i know she's up to no good

Wylie's Mom · 06-27-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I was wondering the same thing! Since London is so small her rabies tag, other tags are too bulky and heavy for her neck to carry, she doesn't have on anything when she's home except her clothes, etc. I wonder how would ppl know to contact me if any of them ever get lost

Have you tried "collar tags"? I have this for Marcel cuz he's so little - I think I have his name, one phone #, and "REWARD" on it.

http://www.boomerangtags.com/store/list.php?A=G&ID=5

mizzwanned · 06-27-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Have you tried "collar tags"? I have this for Marcel cuz he's so little - I think I have his name, one phone #, and "REWARD" on it.

http://www.boomerangtags.com/store/list.php?A=G&ID=5

No I haven't. Thank you! I will get one of those

Erin · 06-27-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Have you tried "collar tags"? I have this for Marcel cuz he's so little - I think I have his name, one phone #, and "REWARD" on it.

http://www.boomerangtags.com/store/list.php?A=G&ID=5

We also used boomerangtags.com to get Sammy's stainless steel tag. I liked it because you could engrave on both sides. It has her name, my name, phone number and on the back it says "REWARD" "MICROCHIPPED" and "NEEDS MEDS" And its tiny.

Rhapsody · 06-27-2007, 02:35 PM

Honestly this is the only reason I leave their harnesses on all the time, is for the tags. I make sure that the harness is snugly fit, not too tight and not loose. I check it several times a week also, and do have to adjust the harnesses periodically because they tend to loosen especially after several walks or outings.

ImCKN · 06-27-2007, 02:46 PM

I have all mine chipped and their tags on the refrig. It does worry me that they don't have their tags on them but they are so big for them. We are just really careful we know where they are when doors are open.

Chelle · 06-27-2007, 03:08 PM

If you don't want to get metal tags you can always get an embroidered collar that has the information on it.

http://www.pettags.com/

Chelle

Monday · 06-27-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dianezz

how do you all keep baby's tags on since a collar is not safe....and what if they accidentally escaped house. I will be a brand new Mom in two weeks and I had thought to keep a collar on w/ tags , but use a harness for leash time.???

I use a harness for walking but keep a collar
with my phone number and their names embroidered
on it all the time in the house.
also have them microchipped ...

I just make sure there are no hazards around.

Tags are always attached to harness as well.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-27-2007, 04:02 PM

I got Buttercup's tag made on www.petcarerx.com
You can customize the tag to engrave on both sides
On one side is his name and my phone number
on the back is his microchip ID# and place of registration which is 24PetWatch.com

06-27-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
Dianezz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 186	Dog Tags how do you all keep baby's tags on since a collar is not safe....and what if they accidentally escaped house. I will be a brand new Mom in two weeks and I had thought to keep a collar on w/ tags , but use a harness for leash time.???

06-27-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	A collar is fine for tags, just use a harness for a walk. I used to keep their rabies and ID tags on their collars because we are required to have them, but they are too bulky so now I just keep them on my bulletin board. They always have ID tags on and they are microchipped. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

06-27-2007, 12:54 PM	#3
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	You'll hear lots of differences on this one. I use harnesses for walking. Marcel wears his collar when we're home bc he MUST wear a bell - he's only 2 pounds. He has a tag (non-dangling) on there as well and will eventually get microchipped. Wylie is chipped and wears his collar w/ tags 24/7 - he is 7.5 pounds and we've never had a single problem. If collaring, DON'T follow the large dog rule - "2 fingers btwn collar neck". You have to correlate this rule to a yorkie size - at best, you want to just fit one finger in there. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-27-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	kitty collar w bell We got Zoey a kitty collar at Target. It snaps closed, but will pull apart if it gets hung on something. It has a tiny bell so we dont step on her accidentally. They best part...Its purple and glittery! You can see it in her photo galley pics.

06-27-2007, 01:14 PM	#6
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I was wondering the same thing! Since London is so small her rabies tag, other tags are too bulky and heavy for her neck to carry, she doesn't have on anything when she's home except her clothes, etc. I wonder how would ppl know to contact me if any of them ever get lost __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

06-27-2007, 01:09 PM	#5
ChiliPepper Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 495	My two have their id tags,rabies,microchip tag,& bells on their harness. Works great and all that jingling lets me know where they are all the time.

06-27-2007, 01:26 PM	#7
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Morgan is 4lbs and has a collar made by Tiger's Mom that she wears most of the time. It has her ID tag and HomeAgain tag on it. They are not too heavy for her and i like the jingling sound they make so i know where she is. if i don't hear jingling and i dont see her then i know she's up to no good __________________ Kellie and Morgan

06-27-2007, 02:35 PM	#11
Rhapsody And Tiger, too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,568	Honestly this is the only reason I leave their harnesses on all the time, is for the tags. I make sure that the harness is snugly fit, not too tight and not loose. I check it several times a week also, and do have to adjust the harnesses periodically because they tend to loosen especially after several walks or outings. __________________ Jess, Rhapsody,Tiger,& sweet Ocean Blu! Rhapsody's Dogster & Tiger's Dogster Huge Pee Pad Salewww.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

06-27-2007, 02:46 PM	#12
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	I have all mine chipped and their tags on the refrig. It does worry me that they don't have their tags on them but they are so big for them. We are just really careful we know where they are when doors are open. __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

06-27-2007, 03:08 PM	#13
Chelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Daegu, S. Korea Posts: 138	If you don't want to get metal tags you can always get an embroidered collar that has the information on it. http://www.pettags.com/ Chelle

06-27-2007, 04:02 PM	#15
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I got Buttercup's tag made on www.petcarerx.com You can customize the tag to engrave on both sides On one side is his name and my phone number on the back is his microchip ID# and place of registration which is 24PetWatch.com