Tattooing

#1 12-06-10, 10:31 PM

Been thinking quite a lot recently about getting both Boys Tattooed as well as Microchipped.
What are your thoughts on this?
My only concern is that it maybe painfull for the dog and wondered if they would need sedation?
Anyone had their dog tattoed? Was it worth it and what was it like for the dog?
I have lots of tattoes by choice but is it fair to put our woofers through this to help against theft/Loss?

Linda x

GypsyGSD · #2 12-06-10, 10:34 PM

gyps is tattooed it was done as a pup and needed for shutzand did no harm in any way but if the dog is stolen it is not uncommon for the ear to be cut of to avoid it being found or returned to owner xx

wildmoor · #3 12-06-10, 10:38 PM

Mine are all done, Alfe had his done at 10mths all my other dogs as pups never had a problem with them

#4 12-06-10, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyGSD

gyps is tattooed it was done as a pup and needed for shutzand did no harm in any way but if the dog is stolen it is not uncommon for the ear to be cut of to avoid it being found or returned to owner xx

That is a worry but I thought they did the inside of their legs?

#5 12-06-10, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmoor

Mine are all done, Alfe had his done at 10mths all my other dogs as pups never had a problem with them

Thanks Pam
Mine are 16+18 months and I was thinking on the inside leg or is it the norm to have it done in the ear?

super D · #6 12-06-10, 10:42 PM

Is it better to have them tattooed young pups or older would you suggest
xx

GypsyGSD · #7 12-06-10, 10:42 PM

As far as I no it is in the ear have not heard of the leg being done may be pam has more info there x

#8 12-06-10, 10:44 PM

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As far as I no it is in the ear have not heard of the leg being done may be pam has more info there x

My Brother or Ex Brother (Long story)has his GSD tattooed on the inside leg

#9 12-06-10, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyGSD

As far as I no it is in the ear have not heard of the leg being done may be pam has more info there x

This would be a concern though as like you said they could cut the ear off to avoid detection

GypsyGSD · #10 12-06-10, 10:46 PM

LOl I have a ex brother too (long story LOL) but I suppose it could be done there may x