ID COLLARS FOR NEW PUPPIES WHAT TO USE??????

M&Tdoodles

NOW THISI S A much less intense question but again I love referring to all the years of valable expereince on here.

What does one use that doesn't fray and won't be pulled off ?????

With all the constant licking that Kelsey is doing on all the pups we are finding the collars are coming off right & left or if not falling off , fraying..

We unfortuanatley are using some incrediable crap ribbon, but Im thinking of running out to Joanne Fabric to buy several colors of flannel or fleece material. Any other material suggestions would be appreciated too...what do you all think of fleece? Im thinking it will have a low fray level.
Just a silly question but any suggestions based on expertise of expereince will gladly help us on our quest for that perfect puppy ID collar...
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momoftwo · Senior Member Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 254

My breeder used all different colors of lace. It didn't seem to fray and stayed tied well.

Heather

Tink · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:33 am Post subject:

Braided pony tail holders with out the metal clip on... from Dollar general worked here. as they grow you can cut the braid and lengthen them.
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Doodlesville · Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 1582 Location: VA

I use the medical id bands, they have a insert to write on, i also tie a differnt color ribbon on the band,(write ribbon color on the band in case it gets torn off) you can order then i think at www.kvvet.com if not let me know i can look it up,,i ordered a few boxes so i havent ordered in awhile

you have to change them every week or so as they grown,
make sure you can get a finger or two between neck and band, not to loose though
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Lucky Me · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:10 am Post subject:

Don't know if this helps....I asked with my litter, ended up using the vet tape. Worked good for me.
http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=53897&highlight=#53897
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M&Tdoodles · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject:

THANK YOU FOR THE HELP..We never knew about "vet tape" before...
We went out to buy bric brac today because we really needed something quick...but now we have ordered the vet wrap..Should work better as you all mentioned... thanks
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Tink · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject:

I had forgotten all about the vet wrap. So I wouldn't forget again I went ahead and ordered some off ebay... they only have 10 different colors, but maybe I won't have any more HUGE litters so that will be enough? If not, I'll have to gt creative on a couple. lol I found out that there, only the 3" wide comes in that many different colors, but when cut that will go a lot farther than the 1" anyway! So I ordered the 3". Now I'll be prepared for several upcoming litters.

Thanks for the idea! Very Happy

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Lucky Me · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

I cut my tape in half width wise, attach it around the puppies neck, then fold it over its self width wise. This makes it a little stronger too.
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Tink · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks Judi, sounds like a good plan.
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Maureen · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject:

I love VETRAP!!
and if you go to any supply places, you can search with 'vetrap' - a brand name or you can put in 'cohesive bandage' and you'll get off brands.

Also...Tink, if you have black and yellow dogs, for example, you can double up on colors by having red on a yellow pup, and red on a black pup, and thereby cover your 12+ litters.

Also....I do know a breeder who has made 'scrunchies' - with fabric and a hair band and they're washable if you want to use them with multiple litters.

I go to dollar stores, or just shop around for cat collars or inexpensive collars from about 5wks and on, and the puppies go home in that collar. So vetrap is easy and cheap for my purposes.

Hope this helps!!
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M&Tdoodles · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject:

Bric brac really is not working well....I thought it would but I really need that vet wrap we ordered to arrive in the mail....
It keeps fraying and falling off...eeek...so do yourselves a favor
dont ever use it ....
Thanks everyone for telling us what works best for you , would never had known about this stuff....
I love the scrunchie idea....do they really stay on?
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Linz81 · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

Martha and Tom I took a look at your website you have some very beautiful new babies! Congratulations!!
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M&Tdoodles · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Linz 81, thank you for the nice compliment...they are 1 week old now, I can't believe it, and growing larger every day..Kelsey is doing a super job at feeding them all...
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Dizneydoodle · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

Martha and Tom
I just took a peek at your site You pups are sooo cute good luck
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dixiedi · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:07 am Post subject:

What a beautiful array of colors Smile

I love litters with a variety, good luck Very Happy

I never found anything to work better than the vetwrap. If you have more puppies than you do colors of vetwrap, just twist two colors together Wink

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