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Can nose print be used to identify dog?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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Yes. Animal nose prints are as individual as fingerprints are for people. They do change somewhat with age, but there are recognizable patterns that stay constant.

The Canadian Kennel Club has accepted nose printing as a form of canine identification since 1938. There are also companies in the US that are starting to keep nose print data bases for pet owners. Some animal agencies are beginning to advocate getting your dog nose printed. They say it is more reliable than microchips that can become dislodged or malfunction, or tags that can be lost or removed. It is a very reliable means of identification.

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Yes, a dog's nose print is like a human's fingerprints: each individual has a unique pattern therefore if you had a dog's nose print you could match it to the dog.

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Yes. I have my degree in K9 noseology.

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How can nose prints be used to indentify dogs?

Nose prints can be used to identify dogs as they are similar to our fingers prints no two are alike. This can be one of many different methods to prove the identity of your dog should it become lost or stolen. Other forms of identification are microchips, tattoos, and id tags on collars.


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How are fingerprints stored in the database that are used by the computers that examine and identify dogs?

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