Studio guide · Updated August 2026

Pet ID Tags: Engraved vs Two-Colour, Sizes & What to Put on Them

A pet tag has one job: get your pet home. The Pet ID Tag Studio designs both sides at once — the name big on the front, your phone number (and suburb if you like) on the back — with a live 3D preview of exactly what gets printed.

2sides: name / phone
4shapes incl. bone & paw
20–40mmcat to big dog
💉microchipped badge option
PETGtough by default

What to put on a pet tag

Sizing by pet

20mm for cats and tiny dogs, 25mm small dogs, 32mm the mid-size default, 40mm for big dogs where you want the name readable across a park. The studio shows a live weight estimate — even the 40mm tag is a fraction of the weight of a brass tag, which matters on a small collar.

Engraved or two-colour?

Engraved is subtle and hard-wearing. Two-colour prints the text in a contrasting colour — the most readable option at a distance and the one we recommend for safety. Both print in tough PETG, which handles creek swims, park wrestles and being chewed on better than any coating.

Start here The Pet ID Tag Studio — flip the preview to check the back, tick the microchipped badge if it applies, and it ships with a split ring ready for the collar.

Frequently asked questions

Is a plastic tag durable enough for a dog?

We print pet tags in PETG — the material water bottles are made of, tough and flexible. It won't corrode like cheap metal tags, and the engraving can't rub off the way laser-etched aluminium does.

Is it noisy against the collar ring?

Far quieter than metal tags — most owners notice the jingle disappearing first.

What goes on the back?

Your phone number, and optionally a suburb. The studio's back-side editor shows exactly how it fits at your chosen size.

What does the microchipped badge mean?

It signals to a finder (and any vet or shelter) that your pet's chip is registered — scan it and they'll reach you even if the phone number fails.

Which size for a cat?

The 20mm tag — designed for cat collars, light enough that it doesn't drag the collar down. Remember breakaway collars for cats.

How fast can I get one?

Printed to order in 3-5 days in Melbourne, then tracked shipping — or grab one as a gift for a new-puppy household, it's a winner.

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