what kind of device does one need ?

[hitsware]

to read the 'identity chips' inserted into dogs ....

 

[Ron E]

...Worried that your dog has your social security number encoded, or?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=rfid+reader&btnG=Google+Search

I always thought it was just a serial number aka database key, but I haven't done any research. I would assume it is a database key and information on what database it is in - brand of chip, etc.... The database (not in the dog chip) then has information on the owner, etc...

 

[pinkmouse]

Google RFID. The data is probably encrypted, it's bound to be someone's IP.

 

[rabbitz]

Ask your local vet.

 

[hitsware]

Ah! Thanks. "RFID" is the term I was missing......

 

[jacco vermeulen]

www.maxmicrochip.com/

Or ask WallMart.