Why are the conditions for raising dogs in Italy so harsh?

Because these legal measures better protect the health and rights of residents. However, the "old problem" of pet dogs defecating in public places and damaging environmental sanitation has not yet been completely solved. In the streets and alleys of Italy, the dirt left behind by dogs after "taking advantage" is everywhere, and sanitation workers can only rely on sanitation workers to clean it up. It seems that even in developed countries, it will take time for the concept of civilized dog keeping to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

In order to ensure public safety and prevent dog-raising from interfering with the normal lives of others, the Italian government has promulgated various strict laws and measures on dog-raising to facilitate management. All dog owners are required to register and vaccinate their dogs at the Animal Registry. They are not allowed to train dogs to be more aggressive or otherwise potentially dangerous, and surgery or crossbreeding of dogs for this purpose is prohibited. Anyone who discovers a violator can report it, and reporting will be rewarded by the government. Dog owners must wear a muzzle or leash for their dogs when they take them to the streets or enter other public places.

Among the pet dogs in Italy, there are 16,000 dogs with huge bodies and ferocious temperaments. Italian regulations prohibit residents from raising aggressive dog breeds such as American hounds, and those under the age of 18 are prohibited from raising any dangerous dog breeds. Anyone who keeps a dangerous breed of dog must have dog insurance to cover possible damage to third parties caused by a dog attack. To prevent accidents, the government strongly recommends that all dog owners obtain insurance for their dogs. The city of Florence introduced stricter regulations a few years ago, banning citizens from keeping large and vicious dogs as pets, becoming the first city in Italy to ban households from keeping dangerous dog breeds. For those citizens who already have fierce dogs, the city has made it mandatory that fierce dogs must wear muzzles when going out, and the dog leash must not be too long, so as to control the dog's behavior in a timely and effective manner. If a fierce dog injures others due to loss of control, in addition to the dog being confiscated by the relevant departments, the owner of the dog will also face a heavy fine.

In order to ensure public health and minimize the spread of diseases between humans and animals, Italy’s Animal Law stipulates that in addition to being responsible for the dog’s eating, drinking, defecation, littering, and sleeping, dog owners must also take care of the dog regularly. The dog goes to the veterinary hospital for a physical examination and various vaccinations and antibiotics to remove parasites. In order to prevent the spread of rabies caused by careless abandonment of pets, the Italian government has used high-tech means. Italy implemented a new regulation across the country a few years ago, requiring dog owners to implant an electronic chip under the skin of their dogs as an identification mark. This electronic chip is only a few millimeters square. It can be implanted under the skin of a dog's ear or thigh through ordinary minor surgery without anesthesia, and will not cause any rejection reaction in the dog. The chip stores information such as the dog's age, breed, length, gender, type and time of vaccination, as well as the dog owner's personal information.