Contrary to what was originally envisaged in the finally approved animal welfare law, Potentially dangerous dogs will continue to be covered by the norm that has regulated them for almost 25 years.and this establishes its classification according to races, not to the individualized behavior of the specimens.
For the progressive groups, the classification by breed is not objective, since it “stigmatizes” animals whose behavior is not dangerous, even if they belong to such a recognized breed. Finally, these animals will continue to be covered by the same regulations as they have been up to now.
Currently the list of potentially dangerous dogs (PPP) includes the following categories: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu and Akita Inu.
Law 50/1999 on the legal regime for the possession of dangerous animals, which will remain in force, includes in this list breeds with a certain “breed typology, aggressive character, jaw size or strength capable of causing death or injury”. .
Progressive groups claim that: However, there is broad consensus in the veterinary and scientific sector about the advisability of regulating the dangers of dogs resulting from their personalized behavior. and not just because of the race to which they belong.
To describe animals that receive “special treatment” under the approved animal welfare bill, the original text included the need to conduct a “test” or test with their owners to assess their abilities when it comes to functionality in the environment. environment.
Inconsistency in approved text
According to the Official Journal of the Cortes Generales, there was “an inconsistency” as stated in the final approved text; On the one hand, the following section of article 30 was removed with the amendment: Expresses the expectation of dogs “a test” of ability to operate in the social sphere.
But it was also approved. “After examinations to assess your abilities, to operate in the social area stipulated in article 30.3″, referring to companion animals in open areas.
After testing to assess their ability to function in the social area specified in Article 24.3, the places and private areas where dogs classified as special treatment are customarily conducted must have the following conditions: “adequate security to prevent escape or possible attack”.
Change in initial plans
in the first plans The new animal law included repealing the special regulation on potentially dangerous dogs and replacing it with a regulation based on certain attitudes of animals.
In the last step before the animal protection bill reaches the Senate, Unidas Podemos introduced a change that does not repeal regulations regarding potentially dangerous dogsand confirmed by the support of this group and the abstention of Vox and the rejection of the socialist group, which interestingly coincided with the demands of the PP.
The only thing that stood out was the continuation of the current regulation as it was, without mentioning how the repeal of the aforementioned regulation regarding dangerous animals was handled separately with an amendment, and how the repealed ones would be replaced by the regulation, is the only thing that stands out. to explain.
Regarding this change, the Ministry of Social Rights said at the time that it had to be “technically adjusted in the Senate and subsequent regulations to ensure the consistency it had when he left the Cabinet”.
On the other hand, what the approved animal welfare law covers is, extending the liability for civil liability insurance for damages to third parties to potentially non-dangerous copies Those responsible for the animal are also included in the coverage.
…..
Contact details of the environment department: [email protected]