Legislation That Applies to All Dogs
- Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
- Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1965
- Microchipping of Dogs Regulations
- S.I. No. 125/2014 – Prohibition on Tail Docking (Dogs) Regulations 2014
Legal Requirements in Owning a Dog
- Dog must be properly identified. More information from Gov.ie.
- There must be a Dog Licence for the dog. More information from Gov.ie.
- Dog fouling. More information from Gov.ie.
- Barking. More information from Gov.ie.
- Controlled breeds: More information from Gov.ie.
Related Legislation
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