In contrast to verifying Irish microchips, there are distinct procedures and regulations for dogs in the United Kingdom, encompassing Northern Ireland, as well as for their sale. Explore the specific guidelines for Northern Ireland sellers.
All dogs must be registered on Check-a-Chip.co.uk for ads to be endorsed on dogsy.ie.
Using Check-a-Chip.co.uk: The process is straightforward
Input the 15-digit microchip number of the dog.
Click on "Search."
Review the results.
Approved Microchipping Databases in the UK
There are 22 approved databases for use in the UK, including Northern Ireland, compared to just 4 in the Republic. The list includes:
About Check-a-Chip.co.uk
Established in 2011, Check-a-chip.co.uk serves veterinarians, rescue centers, dog wardens, and pet owners across the UK. Leveraging over 25 years of experience as a MicroChip supplier and database, it aids in identifying the database where a specific MicroChip number is registered. Check-A-Chip is operated by PETtrac, one of the DEFRA approved databases.
Since 2016, following new regulations mandating the microchipping of dogs (and cats as of June 10th, 2024), all UK pet microchip databases compliant with these rules are required to facilitate access to other compliant databases. This enables them to determine the registration database of a microchip.
It's important to emphasize that no personal data is exchanged between databases; only the registration status of the microchip is shared.