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by Two Moons on 29 June 2009 - 17:06
Thats when I got mine done, during x-ray procedure while they were under.
by tiffae89 on 30 June 2009 - 03:06
So between 6 and 10 months when the prelims is best for the microchip?
by Two Moons on 30 June 2009 - 03:06
Well its easiest when they are sedated, and someone whos not the best at it has a better chance of getting it right.
I don't do prelims tho. I do the real deal at two years one time.
I don't do prelims tho. I do the real deal at two years one time.
by tiffae89 on 30 June 2009 - 03:06
Cool. Ok. :D Thanks!!!
by Bob-O on 30 June 2009 - 03:06
Moons is correct about the recording of the tattoo with either the S.V. or the U.S.c.A. (United Shutzhund Clubs of America) or the G.S.D.C.A.-W.D.A. (German Shepherd Dog Club-Working Dog Association). They are among the few entities who keep tattoo information safe. But of course one must be a member to use this service.
Any qualified person can apply the tattoo, and if there is an active Schutzhund club in your area, most likely there is a local tattooer. By the way, most microchip registries have a space on their registration form for a tattoo number, and the O.F.A. accepts the tattoo as a means of positive identification.
By the way, most puppies are tattooed at forty-nine (49) days of age as is current practice. The tattoo is skillfully applied without anesthaesia and the puppies recover quickly. For an older animal I certainly recommend mild sedation.
I tattoo my own puppies, but realize that few have the equipment for that mission as it is expensive. And since I am not a registered tattooer with the U.S.c.A. or the G.S.D.C.A.-W.D.A. I should only tattoo my own puppies. I have done it for other people but of course we used their alphanumeric convention.
I am a strong proponent of microchip use, but continue to use the tattoo as well. If for no other reason, it might make a dog shelter ask questions should they find a tattoo in the ear of an impounded dog.
Best Regards,
Bob-O
Any qualified person can apply the tattoo, and if there is an active Schutzhund club in your area, most likely there is a local tattooer. By the way, most microchip registries have a space on their registration form for a tattoo number, and the O.F.A. accepts the tattoo as a means of positive identification.
By the way, most puppies are tattooed at forty-nine (49) days of age as is current practice. The tattoo is skillfully applied without anesthaesia and the puppies recover quickly. For an older animal I certainly recommend mild sedation.
I tattoo my own puppies, but realize that few have the equipment for that mission as it is expensive. And since I am not a registered tattooer with the U.S.c.A. or the G.S.D.C.A.-W.D.A. I should only tattoo my own puppies. I have done it for other people but of course we used their alphanumeric convention.
I am a strong proponent of microchip use, but continue to use the tattoo as well. If for no other reason, it might make a dog shelter ask questions should they find a tattoo in the ear of an impounded dog.
Best Regards,
Bob-O
by Two Moons on 30 June 2009 - 04:06
Bob knows his stuff....
A tattoo would start them looking further to find a chip sooner.
On an off topic note,
I'm trying to talk my son out of getting a tattoo...
Unless I could number his ear....lol
Moons.
A tattoo would start them looking further to find a chip sooner.
On an off topic note,
I'm trying to talk my son out of getting a tattoo...
Unless I could number his ear....lol
Moons.
by tiffae89 on 30 June 2009 - 04:06
HAHA- Moons. lol.
Bob-O and Moons thats very true and more of a reason to tattoo and chip!
Tiff
Bob-O and Moons thats very true and more of a reason to tattoo and chip!
Tiff
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