What's The Consequences?
You can be fined up to £5,000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag. You do not have to put your dog’s name on the tag, this is optional.
Unfortunately, dog theft is a real danger and if the thief knows the name of your dog this may help them pass on the dog to the unsuspecting new owners because it appears they know the dog because the dog responds to their name. We would, therefore, recommend, you do not put your dog’s name on the tag.