You’ve probably seen both:
The plain metal bone-shaped tags with engravings
and
The modern QR code smart tags (like SNIFFY)
But what’s actually better?
Here’s the side-by-side comparison nobody else writes this honestly.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Traditional Tag | SNIFFY Smart Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Phone number | Static | Instantly update anytime |
| Address | Hard to fit | Coming Soon |
| Multiple contacts | Maybe | Yes |
| Medical info | No | Yes |
| Finder instructions | No | Yes |
| Looks cute | Sometimes | Always 😌 |
| Setup time | Engrave it | 60 seconds |
| Privacy | None | Optional hide/show controls |
| Replacements | Needed often | Never (reusable) |
The Real-World Difference
If your phone number changes:
Traditional tag:
❌ Buy a new one
❌ Engrave it
❌ Wait
SNIFFY:
✔ Update your profile in seconds
If your pet needs medication:
Traditional tag: nothing.
SNIFFY:
✔ “Please contact instantly — requires daily meds”
✔ Vet info included
If your pet is anxious:
Traditional tag:
❌ No way to tell the finder
SNIFFY:
✔ Add personality notes like “nervous but friendly”
✔ Helps the finder approach gently
If your pet goes missing at 10pm:
Traditional tag:
😬 Hope someone calls tomorrow
SNIFFY:
✔ Finder sees multiple contact numbers
✔ You can update instructions live (“Don’t chase, she comes to treats!”)
Which One Should You Choose?
If you want something cute that might help your pet: traditional.
If you want the safest, fastest, most modern lost-pet recovery system: SNIFFY.
And yes, we made the cute part mandatory too.