Dog Identification
Here we examine programs and information about microchipping and other forms of dog identification. Permanent identification of dogs, and having that information in an available resource / registry is considered a key component of effective animal control, and is also important in breeding registries. In spite of advances in micro-chipping, this remains an area of challenge. Recent developments in DNA profiling have resulted in organizations putting this forward for more accurate identification of dogs. However, are the limitations and challenges in all identification and registration strategies due to technical and practical concerns, or do human factors play a major role?
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For dogs born after the 6/01/1999, identification is compulsory starting the age of 4 months, whether they are subject to ownership transfer or not. Starting 3/07/2011 the identification with transponder (microchipping) is compulsory for pets in order to travel to/from countries of the European Union. Pets identified by tattoo before this date can continue to travel in the European Union, if the tattoo is legible. The owner or holder of a pet registered with the National Identification Regis
