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Antique Dog Collars and Collectible License Tags

The dog collars and tags represented here appear far more ornate than they are today.

Frequently, the identification plate on an old collar gave details of the dog's owner, rather than the dog. This, presumably because the collar itself was worth a lot of money. If it came off the dog, the owner would most certainly want the collar returned.

Hallelujah, It's Bum!
Holly Duin
Hallelujah, It's Bum! Dog License Tag super-researcher Holly Duin, takes a look at a big dog with an even bigger straying habit who became the mascot dog of San Diego. He was a Bum and a wanderer but back in the late 1800s when he was on the streets, this St Bernard-Spaniel mix was even welcomed at Town Hall Meetings and Criminal Trials . . . Read More
Price Guide Dog License Tax Tags
Price Guide Dog License Tax Tags Here you will find our price guide displaying Dog license / Dog tax tag gallery images, along with recent sale prices achieved and direct links to sellers of antique, modern and vintage collectible dog tax tags . . . Read More
Price Guide for Antique Dog Collars
Price Guide for Antique Dog Collars You can find many examples of the different Antique, Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian and vintage dog collars pictured here in our gallery. Current prices realised and sellers of these beautiful collars, many of which are virtually museum pieces, are all cataloged here . . . Read More
Antique Dog Collars - From Spikes to Precious Stones
Erin Fogarty
Antique Dog Collars - From Spikes to Precious Stones One of the few dog accessories, and certainly the most ancient, would be the dog collar. This piece of equipment existed for thousands of years before celebrities started to accessorize, accessorize, accessorize with all things canine . . . Read More
History of Dog Licensing in the USA
Wm J Bone, D.V.M.
History of Dog Licensing in the USA Dog licensing in the US was addressed in the 1700s. Funds collected were used to indemnify farmers for the loss of sheep, pigs and fowl killed by dogs. Initially paper licenses were most commonly issued (both decorative and collectible) . . . Read More
Introduction to Dog Licensing and Dog Tags
Wm J Bone, D.V.M.
Introduction to Dog Licensing and Dog Tags The Europeans gave us the first dog taxation, or dog licensing laws with Schweinfurt, Germany being on record with laws regarding the licensing and dispostion of dogs in 1598. The Dutch in Amsterdam were collecting dog taxes and issuing dog tags in 1797. . . . Read More
Buy Dog License Tax Tags
Buy Dog License Tax Tags You can easily buy antique and collectible dog license tags. They are an ideal dog collectible and their size and ease of shipping and storage means you will have little fear of breakage or damage in transit or in your personal collection. See here for dog tags available to buy immediately . . . Read More
Buy Antique Dog Collars
Buy Antique Dog Collars Antique, Victorian and vintage dog collars come onto the open market occasionally. Whether you wish to buy to add to your collection, or just view the sales through curiousity you will nearly always find a small selection on offer here . . . Read More