Engraved metal tag
Stainless steel or brass, deep-engraved. The legal default. Survives years of mud + rain + chewing. Engrave: name, owner phone (NOT dog's name optionally — debate), "I'm chipped". Address optional but legal-compliant.
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Dog ID Tags & Accessories
Help your dog stay safe and easy to identify with our ID tags and accessories. Customizable tags, tag holders and collar charms ensure your contact details are always close at hand. A small accessory that adds peace of mind and personality.
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Dog ID tags & accessories — the law + the smart upgrades
In Ireland, every dog in a public place must wear a collar bearing the owner's name and address — that's the Control of Dogs Act, on top of the microchipping requirement. Microchip alone doesn't satisfy it. Here's the right tag, plus the modern QR + tracker upgrades that get a lost dog home faster.
What we'll be stocking
Tag + tracker types
Silent / slide-on tag
No dangling tag = no jingle (saves your sanity + the dog's ears). Slides flat onto the collar webbing. Engraved on both sides. Best for nervous dogs that startle at noise + crate-trained dogs that hate the bell.
QR-code smart tag
Scannable QR — finder gets a web profile (your phone, address, vet info, dog photo, meds). PetHub, Pet Dialog, Smart-Tag. Better than a phone number — works even when you're not at the phone, hands the finder a full handover sheet.
Bluetooth / GPS tracker
Apple AirTag (Bluetooth, EU range, free w/ existing iPhone) — best for "fell off in the park". Tractive / Fi (cellular GPS, ~€5/month) — best for escape artists, real-time tracking, geofencing. Both clip on the collar.
Dog licence disc
Annual €20 dog licence from An Post or post office — disc clips to the collar. Required for every dog over 4 months. €60 fine if not held. Lifetime licence (€140) available for permanent ID. Easy to forget after the first year.
What goes on the tag (and the law)
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Control of Dogs Act 1986
A dog in any public place must wear a collar bearing the name and address of the owner — by deep engraving on the collar, on a metal plate, or on a tag attached to the collar. Microchip alone does NOT satisfy this. Garda enforce, penalty up to €635.
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What to engrave
Owner phone (essential), Eircode + town, "I'm microchipped". Some owners skip the dog's name (a stranger calling the dog's name can lure them). Multi-line tags fit ~4 lines comfortably. Update tags after a house move — same day, not "soon".
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Microchip — register + keep details current
Microchipping is mandatory in Ireland (Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015). Must be registered with one of the four approved databases (Fido / Animark / IKC / IrishPetID). MOST OWNERS NEVER UPDATE after moving house — the chip is useless if the contact details are 5 years stale.
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Add a tracker for escape risk
Recall-failed adolescent? Sighthound? Door-bolter? AirTag is €35 one-time cost (no subscription) and works in any populated area via the Find My network. Real GPS trackers (Tractive, Fi) need cellular subscription but give live tracking + geofence alerts.
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Replace tags annually
Engraving fades after 12–18 months of use. If you can't read your dog's tag at arm's length, neither can a finder. Many smart owners replace tags every January when they renew the dog licence — same trip, same €15.
📦 We're stocking up
Our dog id tags & accessories range goes live as we vet suppliers — we won't list anything we wouldn't use ourselves. In the meantime, our calculators, breed guides and AI vet tools below are free and don't need stock.
Frequently asked questions
Is microchipping enough — do I still need a tag?
No, the microchip is not enough on its own. The Control of Dogs Act 1986 requires a collar with the owner's name + address (or a tag carrying the same) on every dog in a public place. Microchipping is a separate requirement. You need both. Garda can fine on the spot.
Should I put my dog's name on the tag?
Personal preference. Pros: a finder can talk to the dog calmly using their name. Cons: a thief or stranger can lure the dog using the name (rare but real). Most trainers advise putting only owner contact info + "I'm chipped" on the tag.
Apple AirTag or Tractive — which?
AirTag if you're on iPhone + the dog usually doesn't leave populated areas — €35 one-off, no subscription, leverages every passing iPhone for location. Tractive / Fi if your dog escapes, hunts, or roams rural areas — true GPS gives live tracking but costs €5/month. Many owners run both.
How often does the dog licence need renewing?
Annual €20 (€140 lifetime) — get it from any post office or An Post online. Renew on the same date each year; some councils auto-remind. Failing to hold a licence: €60 on-the-spot or €635 court fine. Often forgotten in year 2 + 3.