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microchip vs freeze brand
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:29 pm
by schappertd
As a method of identifying which is better microchip or freeze brand? I would think chipping is better, but what do the rest of you prefer?
Debbie
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:09 pm
by Spanky
freeze branding IMO...its visible to the theif and may deter the hound from being stolen.
Chips are not seen therefor there is no deterent. Also there are several different chips on the market, most all shelters use the same manufacturer therefor they have the right gun but the vets do not.
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:16 pm
by schappertd
Thanks, is it something i do myself or have done at a vet?
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:23 am
by Spanky
you can buy your own brands and the company you buy from have a easy step by step instructions how to use the alcohol and dry ice.
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:42 pm
by bency
spanky,
do you have the site or number to contact this company?
thanks,
mike.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:04 pm
by nmplott
http://www.lhbrandingirons.com/
I just ordered some from this site. The irons need to be think to hold the cold better, unlike traditional hot irons that I am use to and most people in agriculture are as well.
If you go to the UKC biggame forum...the breeder I bought some plott pups from puts a nice article on how to do it. with some photos
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:06 pm
by nmplott
also I prefer both due to if your hound gets lost and recovered by animal control or taken to a shelter your dog will be reunited with you due to the chip and of course freeze brands are hard to dispute.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:12 pm
by Melanie Hampton
nmplott wrote:also I prefer both due to if your hound gets lost and recovered by animal control or taken to a shelter your dog will be reunited with you due to the chip and of course freeze brands are hard to dispute.
I like this option.. I have yet to get my dogs freeze branded but am working on it.. They will be done this spring.. I buy the micro chips and do it myself. Total cost is about 27.00 with the actual cost of chip and registering per dog.. It covers you on both ends since a shelter isn't going to do a darn thing about a freezebrand..
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:45 am
by Bearkiller
Unless you have dogs with exceptionally large ears you should avoid the 2" brand from l&h. I bought the 2" and it really is to big for the hounds ears. All of mine are branded on the sides because of this miscalculation.