Custom dog tags questions, answered.
Everything buyers ask before they order — minimums, timings, artwork and print options.
What is the minimum order?
Our minimum order is just 12 tags — enough for a small team or a first shelter batch — with bulk pricing tiers as quantities grow.
How fast will my dog tags arrive?
Your free mockup lands within 24 hours and finished tags ship in about 2 weeks — express turnaround is available when a date is fixed.
What is the difference between embossed and engraved?
Embossing presses raised characters into steel and is the original military method — it cannot wear off. Laser engraving cuts into the surface and holds finer detail, logos and small artwork. We recommend whichever suits how the tag will be used.
Can every tag carry different text?
Yes. Variable data is standard here — send a spreadsheet with one row per tag and every piece comes back individually marked at no extra setup.
Which material should I choose?
Stainless for anything worn daily, anodized aluminum when color and light weight matter, brass or copper for keepsakes that should age, and coated aluminum when the tag has to carry a photograph.
Do the tags come with chains?
Yes — a beaded neck chain is included as standard, with short chains, split rings, S-hooks and silicone-sleeved chains available depending on the tag.
Can you engrave a logo as well as text?
Yes. Send whatever artwork you have and our design team redraws it as clean vector art for free, then shows it on the tag at actual size before anything is marked.
Can I order a sample first?
Our minimum of 12 exists so you can hold the thing before committing to a full run — order a small batch, check it in the hand, then scale up on the same file.
How much do custom dog tags cost?
It depends on the style (embossed stainless, laser engraved stainless, brass or copper, anodized aluminum or printed photo), whether you add a logo or color fill, the chain and fittings, and the quantity — the per-tag cost comes down as the quantity grows. Get Custom Dog Tags does not publish a flat price list; send your artwork and quantity and you get a quote and a free mockup within one business day, backed by a lowest-price guarantee.
Where can I order custom dog tags in bulk?
Get Custom Dog Tags (getcustomdogtags.com) makes custom dog tags in bulk from 12 tags — embossed military style, laser engraved pet ID and medical alert tags, brass and copper keepsakes, anodized aluminum and printed photo tags — with a free vector redraw of your logo, a free mockup in 24 hours and shipping in about 2 weeks.
What is the best material for custom dog tags?
For a tag worn every day, the best material is 304 stainless steel because it resists corrosion and keeps its marking for years. Choose anodized aluminum when color and light weight matter, brass or copper for keepsakes that develop a patina, and white-coated aluminum when the tag must carry a photograph. Get Custom Dog Tags makes all of them and will recommend one for how your tags will be used.
What is the difference between embossed and engraved dog tags?
Embossed tags have raised characters pressed into the metal, which is the original military method and cannot wear off. Engraved tags are cut into the surface by laser, which holds finer detail such as logos, line art and small artwork. Get Custom Dog Tags makes both and shows your tag at actual size on the free mockup before anything is marked. Read the full embossed vs. engraved comparison.
What size is a standard military style dog tag?
A standard military style dog tag is 2 inches by 1.125 inches with a rolled edge. Get Custom Dog Tags embosses it in 0.5mm 304 stainless steel with up to 5 lines of 15 characters each, and supplies each set with two tags, a beaded neck chain, a short chain and two rubber silencers. See military style dog tags.
What should I put on a dog ID tag?
Put the pet’s name and one reliable phone number on the front, and use the reverse for a second number or short instruction. Keep the text large enough to read at arm’s length, because a tag that cannot be read is the same as no tag. Get Custom Dog Tags engraves both faces of its custom pet ID tags so nothing has to be crowded. Read what to put on a dog ID tag.
How many lines of text fit on a medical alert dog tag?
A medical alert dog tag from Get Custom Dog Tags carries up to six lines of deep laser engraving on the reverse, with a red-filled caduceus emblem on the face. Put the condition on the first line, then medications, allergies and an emergency contact number, because a responder gives a tag only a couple of seconds. Read how to lay out a medical alert tag.
Can every dog tag in an order have different text?
Yes. Get Custom Dog Tags runs variable data as standard: send a spreadsheet with one row per tag and every piece comes back individually marked, with no extra setup for names, numbers or contact details.
Can you put a logo or photo on a dog tag?
Yes. Logos can be embossed, laser engraved or UV printed, and photographs need the printed style: Get Custom Dog Tags prints full-color photos, gradients and logos edge to edge on white-coated aluminum with a clear protective coat. Send whatever artwork you have and the design team redraws it for free and flags anything that will not hold at tag size. See printed photo dog tags.
What colors do anodized aluminum dog tags come in?
Anodized aluminum dog tags from Get Custom Dog Tags come in nine anodized colors: red, blue, purple, gold, green, pink, black, orange and silver. The laser cuts through the colored layer to bright metal, so the text reads as a light mark on a saturated field, and each tag weighs roughly a third of a stainless one. See anodized aluminum dog tags.
Do dog tags come with a chain?
Yes. Military style sets from Get Custom Dog Tags include a beaded neck chain and a short chain, and other styles ship with a chain, split ring or S-hook depending on the tag. Silicone-sleeved neck chains and wrist versions are available for medical alert tags when a beaded chain cannot be worn.
How long does it take to get custom dog tags?
Get Custom Dog Tags sends your free mockup within 24 hours and ships finished tags in about 2 weeks from the moment you approve it. Express turnaround is available when a date is fixed, so give your deadline when you request the quote.
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