Animal Protection / Veterinary control
| Compulsory rules regarding the protection of animals: |
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During the training of dogs, outside and during the trial, the following are prohibited: • All forms of violence or aggressiveness • Electrical collars, dummy collars, or similar accessories |
| Resolution at the WUSV General Meeting September 5, 2005 in Ulm: |
| Carrying and using electric collars is banned at the Stadium and at all other areas in connection with the 2009 WUSV Championship. Any violations will be reported and will cause disqualification. |
| Regarding dog laws, the city of Krefeld falls under the jurisdiction of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (State Dog Law – LHundG NRW) |
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The below referenced legislative requirements must be strictly observed: Large dogs must be kept on leash outside of any fenced-in estates within populated areas, public streets, walkways as well as public squares. This does not apply to specially marked dogs exercise areas. Violations against these requirements are considered a breach of law and can result in a penalty fee of up to 100.000 Euro. Dogs involved in such an incident can be seized according to article 27, paragraph 2, section 2 of the law for misdemeanors. |
| Veterinary Control: |
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1. Dogs that are taken to the event must show proof of basic immunization against Rabies, received at least four weeks prior to the event and thereafter received the follow-up vaccination within the timeframe prescribed by the manufacturer of the vaccine and entered in the shot record by the veterinarian. The expiration date of the vaccine has to be clearly apparent in the vaccination booklet. Without reference of the date, the repeat vaccination must have been given within the past 12 months. As proof of vaccination a veterinary certification (vaccination booklet) must be presented. The veterinary certification must show the following information: a) Name and address of the holder b) Breed and sex of the dog c) Distinguishing marks of the animal, color of the coat, type of coat and markings d) Date of vaccination, manufacturer and batch number of the vaccine used e) Length of immunization period |
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2. For dogs from foreign countries the regulations of the decree (EG/EU) 998/2003 are in effect. Dogs coming from countries that are members of the European Union must be micro-chipped or must have a visible tattoo. If micro chipped, the chip must be readable with a common scanner. For these dogs a vaccination record “Heimtierpass” (EG/EU), showing proof of a current rabies vaccination, must be presented. For dogs from countries that do not belong to the European Union additional requirements come into effect. These requirements may include a blood test and the observation of certain deadlines. For these dogs, the documents that are required to enter the European Union must be presented at the show. Please carry the vaccination booklet with you at all times, random checks could be conducted at any time. |
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3. Puppies from less than four months can be taken to the event without proof of vaccination if a certification issued from an official veterinarian including the name and address of the owner, breed, age and sex of the animal as well as the color of the coat, type of coat and markings and confirming that the animal has been free of all signs of Rabies on the day of examination can be shown. The validity of this certification has to be limited for ten days. If a proof according to number 1, number 2 or number 3 can not been shown the dog is to be excluded from the event. During the event the participating dogs have to be attended from their escorts. In case rabies breaks out in Krefeld before the beginning of the event or even if other official veterinarian reasons are against the holding of the event it can be prohibited. This will cause no claim of compensation against the State of North Rhine-Westphalia or the city of Krefeld. |
