Dog microchipping
A small chip with an important function
A microchip gives your dog a permanent ID number that can be read with a scanner and linked to your contact information in the Dansk Hunderegister.
This means your dog can be identified and helped back home if they ever get lost.
When is a dog microchipped?
In Denmark, all dogs must be ID-marked and registered in the Dansk Hunderegister.
Puppies must be ID-marked before leaving the breeder, so the vast majority of dogs are already chipped when they first visit us.
However, there may be situations where a dog lacks proper ID marking or needs a new chip. We can, of course, help with that.
We can also check an existing chip
Are you unsure if the chip can still be read correctly?
We can check:
- if the chip can be scanned
- the dog’s chip number
- if the number matches the registration
This can be relevant if the information is needed for travel or an EU Pet Passport.
How does microchipping work?
The microchip is placed under the skin using a needle.
The procedure itself is over quickly, but the needle is larger than the one used for vaccinations, for example. Therefore, some dogs may react to the chipping.
And just because the procedure is short doesn’t mean we should just rush through it.
We adapt our handling to the individual dog and aim to complete the microchipping as calmly as possible.
“Short procedure. Same consideration for the dog’s experience.”
Taking your dog abroad?
When traveling, the chip number is used to identify the dog in its EU Pet Passport.
For standard travel within the EU, the dog must generally be ID-marked with a microchip, have a valid EU Pet Passport, and be properly vaccinated against rabies.
Need help with a chip or registration?
We can help with microchipping and verify that an existing chip can be read correctly.
