Put the phone number most likely to be answered on the front.
Make the number easy to read and easy to dial.
When someone finds your dog, the best number is the one they can read quickly and the one you are most likely to answer. A few well-placed spaces can make a long mobile number much easier to scan.
Updated 29 July 2026A format such as 087 123 4567 is easier to scan than one unbroken line.
Replace the tag when the main number changes or becomes difficult to read.
A clear Irish mobile-number layout
For a standard Irish mobile number, a grouped layout such as 087 123 4567 is a useful starting point. ComReg’s numbering documents use grouped examples of Irish mobile numbers, including the 08X 123 4567 pattern.
Choose the number that will actually be answered
Use the everyday phone number of the person most likely to pick up. If care is shared, keep the fastest contact on the front and use the optional engraved back for a second number.
- Check every digit before payment.
- Use spaces to make the number easier to scan.
- Avoid crowding two full phone numbers onto one line.
Keep identification and phone details clear
Irish regulations specify the owner’s name and address. A phone number is an extremely useful addition for quick contact, but it should not replace those prescribed details. Use the optional back when the information needs more room.
- Use short, readable lines for the owner identification.
- Group the phone number so it is easy to scan.
- Use the optional back rather than crowding everything onto the front.
Use the live fit warning
Different shapes and fonts leave different amounts of engraving room. Enter the real number in the builder and follow the fit warning instead of choosing a tiny font just to squeeze in more text.
Good to know before you order.
Should I include spaces in the phone number?
Spaces can make a mobile number easier for a person to scan. The builder preview shows whether the grouped number fits the chosen tag and font.
Can I add a second phone number?
Yes. Keep the main number clear on the front and use the optional engraved back for a second contact when needed.
Should I use my dog’s name on line 1?
A pet name is optional. Irish regulations specify the owner’s name and address, so add a pet name only when the required identification and useful phone number can still remain clear.