Does my dog need either a tattoo number or a microchip number before the DVG office will issue a scorebook?
Yes! In order for a scorebook to be issued for a dog, the dog must have either a tattoo or a microchip and this information must go on the scorebook application form. It makes no difference if the dog is registered or a mixed breed. There must be some form of identification shown on the application before the DVG office will issue a scorebook for the dog. Even if the dog already has a scorebook (obtained before this mandatory ID requirement went into effect) and it gets filled up, and the owner wants a second scorebook, the second scorebook won’t be issued until the office has a microchip number or a tattoo to put on the second book.
