Stronger action is needed against illegal trade and support for reputable dog breeders in order to ensure the long-term health of the dogs.
Vienna (OTS) – An animal protection law (TSchG) must protect animals from pain, suffering and torment. Respectable dog ownership and dog breeding must therefore be promoted. “The ÖKV – guided by its statutes and mission statement – is concerned with keeping, breeding and training healthy dogs. Based on this self-image, all breeds must be preserved in the pet sector. Clinical symptoms that are accompanied by suffering, pain, torment, etc. should be prohibited “, emphasizes ÖKV President Michael Kreiner. “Anyone who wants healthy dogs promotes serious dog breeding and takes tough action against illegal breeders and dealers. Unfortunately, this is completely inadequately reflected in the current draft. Consider that over 90 percent of the approximately 850,000 dogs kept in Austria do not come from organized dog breeding “The legal need for increased controls is obvious,” says Kreiner.
ÖKV criticizes the threatening jungle of regulations
The draft also contains around 30 authorizations to issue ordinances. This threatens to create a jungle of regulations that could cause enormous damage to the dog industry in Austria if it results from political intrigue in the future. In addition, uniformity in enforcement is made even more difficult. Further points of criticism include vague or missing definitions of terms. These include that of exhibiting or individual features. The ÖKV also requires that externally healthy dogs be allowed to be exhibited without restrictions. This should be determined during entrance inspections by trained support staff.
Training is an important step
However, Michael Kreiner welcomes the proof of expertise, because every form of training for the owner and dog contributes to animal protection, increasing suitability for everyday use and greater safety. However, further clarification is needed, such as whether long-time dog owners and dog experts also have to provide proof of expertise.
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