Registration papers should be proof, but without DNA confirmation one can never be positive. I know a breeder (in another breed) who was getting old and a bit confused and I am sure some of her pups' parents were not accurately attributed, but the pups were purebred, just possibly from different sire. Coat colour can vary tremendously and it's more likely when it isn't a disqualification in the breed. If you are buying a dog described as purebred then there should be registration papers given to you. A DNA test should tell you whether the dog is Basenji or mixed with something else, if you really want to know.
Question about ID tag information
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Hi All! Just looking to get some info from experienced people on what info is best put on dog ID tags. I was on some other website a few days ago (can't remember which one, which is what happens when you troll,lol!) and people were getting quite passionate about NOT including micro chip numbers for reasons of security. Of course, as a former investigator, I could argue that including the very necessary contact phone number or address is a security risk in today's world but then you have to put something on the tag or it's just pretty decoration. There are some tags that use both side and permit 4 lines per side. So..... what do most of you include on your tags?
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I would put check microchip on the tag.
Security risk how? Like someone is going around looking for stray dogs because that's a sign it's a worthy home to rob?
You can putPet name
Your phone
Vet's phone
AKC or other recovery program number and dog id -
I put phone number, in my case kennel name, and chip contact info... I do not put address.
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@debradownsouth Thanks for the info!! The very number is an excellent idea that I never even thought about.
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@tanza Thanks so much for your input. Sounds like great info,
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Another thing I always put on is “REWARD”, some engraved tags have both front and back engraving. I also bought a really nice leather branded one with my dogs name and phone number worked into it, really awesome quality off an eBay seller, there are lots, here is one listing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Saddle-Tan-Leather-Dog-Collar-Your-Dogs-Name-1-wide-Hand-Tooled-G-E/381520270584?hash=item58d46154f8:g:R4YAAOSwux5YP46M
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I put the dogs name and my phone number. I once lost a tag (not the dog haha) and a kind man called me and brought the tag back. I don't think more than a number is necessary personally. My dogs are chipped before they leave the breeder.
Ch. Meisterhaus Make Me a Star ~ "Cody"
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Ch. Meisterhaus Sweet Sensation BCAT ~ "Elliot"
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GCh. Meisterhaus Jadaka Don't Stop Me Now ~ "Morgan"
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@crazysenji said in Question about ID tag information:
I don't think more than a number is necessary personally
What if your dog got out while you are unavailable? Cell phones occasionally are out of range, run out of batteries. A 2nd number could keep someone from saying forget it and dumping in a shelter.
