India’s Strict Dog Rules
In keeping with the spirit of the many dog controversies lately, I bring a new topic to discuss regarding the health and welfare of our beloved canines. This new topic can be viewed as either progressive or very dictatorial depending on your views for preserving the purebred dog.
In India, the Animal Welfare Board has introduced new legislation, which is unheard of anywhere. This new set of rules, if passed, would be the first of its kind to give dogs the utmost protection and maintain a close eye on the dog owners to make sure they abide by the said rules. Think this sounds good right? Well, here are the rules they want to instate to keep the dog breeds pure:
- A family tree, 4 generation long, to ensure the longevity of your dog’s lineage
- Controlling the temperature in the home (60-85 degrees F)
- Deciding what type of flooring your home must have
- Deciding who, when and how often your pet may be social
- The number of animals per family
- Homes must be spacious for the dog
- Homes must have smoke and heat detectors
- Home shall remain flea and tick free
- No tethering inside or outside under any circumstances
If you can abide by these rules than you shall live happily ever after. However, for those who can’t obey, the punishment can be a fine or imprisonment. As for the “mutt” dogs hanging around, it is the desire of this country to prevent “mongrels” in the future.
