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What to engrave on a dog tag? 30 useful examples

Choosing a tag for your dog is an excellent way to facilitate their identification if they get lost. But one question often comes up when it's time for personalization:

What should you engrave on a dog tag?

Between the animal's name, phone numbers, medical information, or personalized messages, it's not always easy to know which information to prioritize.

In this article, discover our advice and 30 engraving examples to create a tag that is both useful and aesthetic.

Why is engraving a tag important?

Even if your dog is identified by a microchip, a tag remains the quickest way for someone who finds them to contact you.

A clear and legible engraving provides essential information immediately without needing a chip reader.

A good tag can thus save precious time and significantly increase the chances of quickly finding your companion.

What information must be included?

In most cases, we recommend including:

  • The dog's name (or your name if you prefer)

  • A reachable phone number

If space allows, you can also add:

  • A second number

  • Medical information

  • An address

  • An emergency contact

The goal is to allow the person who finds your pet to contact you easily.

Tip: Should you use spaces or hyphens in phone numbers?

Contrary to popular belief, separators (spaces, periods, hyphens, or slashes) are generally not necessary on a dog tag.

The goal is not for the person to memorize the number, but simply for them to be able to read it and dial it immediately on their phone.

For example:

❌ 06 12 34 56 78

❌ 06-12-34-56-78

❌ 06.12.34.56.78

✅ 0612345678

By removing separators, you save space and can achieve a larger, more legible engraving, which is particularly useful on small tags.

At UNIKTAG, we generally recommend this presentation when space is limited to optimize the size of the engraving.

Tip: How to correctly write an international number on a tag?

If you want to be reachable even if your pet is found abroad, we recommend using an international format.

For a French number:

❌ +33 (0)6 12 34 56 78

❌ +33 06 12 34 56 78

❌ +33 (0)612345678

✅ +33612345678

✅ 0033612345678

The zero in the French number should not be kept after the international dialling code +33.

By removing spaces, parentheses, and unnecessary characters, you save space and get a larger, more legible engraving.

Should the dog's name be included?

Yes, in most situations.

A dog that hears its name often responds more easily to the person who found it. This can help reassure them and facilitate their care.

However, some owners prefer not to display their pet's name for personal reasons. In this case, it is perfectly possible to engrave only contact details.

30 engraving examples for a dog tag

Simple examples

  1. Nala – 0612345678

  2. Rocky – 0712345678

  3. Luna – 0612345678

  4. Max – 0612345678

  5. Bella – 0712345678

Name + two numbers

  1. Oscar
    0612345678
    0712345678

  2. Rio
    0612345678
    0712345678

  3. Maya
    0612345678
    0712345678

  4. Simba
    0612345678
    0712345678

  5. Tao
    0612345678
    0712345678

With microchip mention

  1. I am chipped
    0612345678

  2. Chipped dog
    Call me

  3. Identified by chip
    0612345678

  4. Chipped and loved
    0712345678

  5. I am identified
    Thank you

Reassuring messages

  1. I'm lost
    Please help me

  2. Call my owners

  3. I escaped

  4. Please take me home

  5. I'm coming home thanks to you

Medical information

  1. Diabetic
    0612345678

  2. Epileptic
    0612345678

  3. Severe allergy
    Call quickly

  4. On medication

  5. Daily medication

For tags with more space

  1. Nala
    0612345678
    0712345678
    Thank you

  2. Rocky
    I am chipped
    0612345678
    Thank you

  3. Luna
    Contact 1
    0612345678
    Contact 2
    0712345678

  4. Max
    Severe allergy
    0612345678
    Thank you

  5. Bella
    I'm lost
    0612345678
    0712345678

Should I include my address?

Today, most owners prefer to put one or two phone numbers rather than a full address.

This allows for quick contact while limiting the personal information visible on the tag.

Engraved tag or QR Code tag?

An engraved tag remains the simplest and most universal solution.

However, QR Code tags allow for more information to be added:

  • multiple phone numbers;

  • email address;

  • medical information;

  • emergency contacts;

  • additional editable information.

They are an excellent solution for owners who want more comprehensive identification.

Our advice

In most cases, an engraving consisting of the dog's name and one or two phone numbers is the most effective solution.

Prioritize short, legible, and immediately usable information. An overly cluttered tag often becomes more difficult to read than a simple and well-thought-out one.

The main thing is that someone who finds your companion can contact you quickly and without hesitation.

At UNIKTAG, we offer personalized tags made in France, designed to provide durable, elegant identification adapted to each animal.

FAQ

Can I put two phone numbers?

Yes. It's even often recommended when space allows. This increases the chances of quickly reaching a loved one.

Should I indicate that my dog is chipped?

It's not mandatory, but it can be useful information to add if space allows.

Are separators in numbers necessary?

No. On a tag, a number like 0612345678 is generally as easy to read as a number separated by spaces or hyphens, while allowing for a larger engraving.

Should I include my address?

Most owners today prefer to only provide one or two phone numbers.

Engraved tag or QR Code?

Both solutions are effective. The engraved tag is immediately legible, while the QR Code allows for more information to be displayed and updated more easily.

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