The Control of Dogs Order 1992 mandates that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address (including postcode) You can be fined up to £5,000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag.

Exceptions

• Dogs used on official duties by the armed forces, HM Customs & Excise or the police
• Dogs used for sporting purposes and packs of hounds
• Dogs used for the capture or destruction of vermin
• Dogs used for driving or tending cattle or sheep
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Dogs used for emergency rescue work