A Classic Black Bone Tag With a Paw Print
A black bone shape with rounded ends fills this design, edged with dashed white stitching like a leather patch. A ring at the top shows where the tag attaches to a collar. A white paw print sits on the left end, and the dog’s name, Cooper in the sample, runs across the middle in big bold white letters. It is simple, strong and readable.
A Template for Engraving or Printing
The design is 3 x 1.5 inches, larger than most metal tags, which makes it a clear guide. Scale it down to your tag blank size before engraving, or print it as a large tag for a collar, a kennel door or a gift.
Pet Name and Owner Details
Type your dog’s name in place of Cooper, keeping it short so it stays large. A real ID tag should also carry an owner phone number, so add one on the back or below the name. Some places have rules about owner details on dog tags, so check local guidance.
Making the Bone Tag
- Type your dog’s name.
- Add a phone number.
- Scale to your tag blank.
- Engrave or print and laminate.
- Attach with a split ring.
Engraving Shops and Laser Cutters
Many engraving shops and makers with laser cutters can work from a file like this. Export a high quality PNG or PDF and send it with the tag size you need. Black and white artwork engraves well on metal and wood.
Printed Tags for Kennels and Crates
A printed and laminated version works well on a kennel door, a crate or a dog bed. Make it full size so the name reads from across the room.
A Phone Number Keeps Cooper Safe
A tag with a phone number helps a lost dog get home. Keep the details current and check the split ring now and then. A microchip is a useful backup.
Shrink Plastic Tags
Craft shrink plastic is a fun way to make a sturdy tag at home. Print the design larger, cut it out and bake it so it shrinks. Follow the plastic maker’s instructions.
Gifts for Dog Owners
A custom tag makes a lovely gift for a new puppy owner. Print the name on card and include it in a gift box with treats.
Using the Bone Tag
Keep the design file for a replacement tag.
Step by Step Editing of the Dog Bone Black Paw Design
- On the dog bone black paw design, click the main headline and type your own words, keeping a similar length.
- Retype every name, date and contact line on the dog bone black paw design, checking each against a trusted source.
- Search the dog bone black paw design for the words Lorem and Company so that no placeholder remains.
- Click any logo or photo on the dog bone black paw design, choose Replace Image and resize the new picture to fit.
- Zoom the dog bone black paw design to full size and read each line aloud before you save it.
- Keep a clean master of the dog bone black paw design without private details, so later versions start tidy.
Another option is the round dog tag. A related layout is the puppy face dog tag. Also worth a look: paw shaped dog tag. Find more designs next to the dog bone black paw design in name tag templates.
