Dog-raising laws in different countries

Because the time when dogs began to be treated as pets differs, many countries have significant differences in the laws established for dog raising. Of course, different laws are based on different national conditions, so there is no question of which is better or worse. Let's take a look at how the dog-raising laws are in several countries.

1. United States

The US has three dog-related laws. In residential areas in the US, if a dog barks more than three times, the owner will be punished according to relevant laws. This is the famous "three barks" principle. The sale and circulation of pets are all conducted by specialized sellers, all vaccinated, with health certificates and identity tags. Veterinary clinics with licenses are available in pet stores to prevent and treat diseases with vaccines and medications. All pet dogs must also regularly visit veterinary hospitals for health checks and vaccinations.

"Dogs' debts repaid by their owners" even means serving jail time on behalf of dogs. To prevent pet dogs from hurting people, the US has a strict and complete set of regulations, with the most important first step being "educating dogs from an early age." Legal "dog clubs" can be seen everywhere across the US; the vast majority of dogs receive "enlightenment education" in these clubs from birth, learning how to get along with people and undergoing related skill training. Those who want to raise dogs mostly acquire pets through such formal channels as clubs.

To prevent incidents of injury, the majority of US cities clearly stipulate: unless in their own yards, dogs must be leashed or chained when appearing anywhere else, and dogs are generally not allowed in urban parks and other public places. Many US states have passed relevant laws imposing severe penalties on dogs that bite people; dogs that have bitten are hard to escape punishment. If a dog is identified as having dangerous tendencies and the owner fails to properly manage or handle it, causing bites or deaths, the owner will bear the "dogs' debts repaid by their owners" responsibility, possibly facing jail time and hefty fines.

2. Russia

Every dog in Moscow has an identity card. For some large and fierce dogs, they must wear muzzles and be led by their owners when outdoors. Dogs are absolutely not allowed to enter kindergartens, schools, or similar places. Each dog taken outdoors must hang a tag, which comes in red, yellow, and green. A red tag indicates the dog is aggressive and should be avoided. A yellow tag means the dog generally does not harm people but caution is still advised. Green indicates absolutely no danger and dogs can be approached freely.

3. France

Each dog wears a "name tag" on its neck, indicating the owner's name, address, and the dog's name. Dogs without tags wandering outside will be treated as stray dogs and taken into custody. Abandoning dogs results in fines. Imprisonment for 51 weeks and fines of 20,000 pounds can be imposed. Dog owners who do not vaccinate their dogs face heavy penalties. Aggressive dogs that have harmed people will be euthanized.

4. Japan

Dog owners must affix a "dog" character on their door. A perfected "dog registration" system ensures each dog has an owner. "Lifetime care" eliminates stray dogs. To ensure dogs and owners do not separate and fundamentally eliminate strays, Japan has established strict regulations to guarantee the "lifetime care" of pet dogs. If dog owners are found to neglect feeding or watering their dogs or engage in abuse or abandonment, they face up to 500,000 yen in fines. Intentional killing or injury to pets may lead to imprisonment of less than one year or fines under 1 million yen. Such strict laws require Japanese people to carefully consider before raising dogs, ensuring each dog enters a truly loving family and preventing tragedies.

5. Italy

Dog owners must implant an electronic chip under the dog's skin as an identity card. When the government discovers stray dogs, they can immediately trace the owner and issue fines of 10,000 euros.