What goes on a dog tag?

"Dog tag" is an informal but common term for the type of identification tag worn by military personnel. read more

If your dog is microchipped, which experts recommend, you should attach a second tag to your pet's collar that lists the microchip company’s name and phone number. Finally, it’s a good idea to also have your pet wear his proof of rabies vaccination to let whoever finds him know that he's up-to-date on his shots. read more

Black dog tags were mandated by a regulation on January 15, 1967 of the United States Army, Vietnam (USARV). It specified that all Special Operations forces to darken insignia when operating behind enemy lines. read more