From the 6th April 2016, all dogs must be microchipped and registered to an approved database by the time they are 8 weeks old.

For every dog that is currently not microchipped, you have until 6th APril to get them microchipped and registered on an approved database.

If a keeper of a dog which is not microchipped gets served with a notice requiring them to have the dog chipped, they will have 21 days to do this.

There are no exemptions with regards to age. A dog will be legally exempt from being microchipped only when a vet certifies that it cannot be microchipped for health reasons.

Under the regulations, your dog is considered microchipped when you 1. implant the dog with a chip and 2. register your details on an approved database. If you do not get your dog microchipped or your details registered on an approved database, then it will be considered as not complying with the regulations and a notice may be served. If the keeper does not microchip their dog within 21 days of the served notice, then you will be liable to pay a fine of £500.

For more information go to http://www.petlog.org.uk where you will  find details of the Petlog database, the UK's largest Database for microchipped pets.