Specific Standards

Target

To All Dog and Cat Handling Business

Pet Shop and Breeder

Cat Cafe

Transfer organization(inculde shelters and malicious dealers)

Concept

Prevent confinement-type breeding

Eliminate malicious vendors

Make it easier for local governments to crack down on them

Standard 1: Mandatory cage size and space for exercise

　This will prevent confinement-type breeding. It is also now mandatory for animals to be exercised in an exercise space for at least three hours.

　As shown in the figure below, the size of the cage differs between dogs and cats.

Standad 2: Provisions for the number of employees involved in breeding

Dogs: Up to 15 breeding dogs and 20 dogs for sale per person
Cats: Up to 25 breeding cats and 30 cats for sale per person
Puppies and kittens living with their parents are not included in the number of animals.

Standard 3: Provisions for breeding and storage environment

Install a temperature and humidity meter and take care of the animal's health

Be aware of odors and keep the breeding environment clean

Ensure a daylight cycle through natural light and lighting ⇒ Prohibit keeping animals in dark places

Standard 4:Animal diseases, health care

A health check up is manadatory each year

Standard 5: Laws concerning the exhibition and transport of animals

During the exhibition, take a break every six hours or allow them to move freely to the break area

Take care of the animal's health for at least two days after transport.

Standard 6: Rules on the number of times a person can be bred

Dogs: Females may be bred up to 6 years of age (under 7 years of age)
However, if a female has given birth less than 6 times in her lifetime at the age of 7, she may be mated until the age of 7. Cats: Females may be mated up to 6 years of age (under 7 years of age)
However, if a female has given birth less than 10 times in her lifetime at the age of 7, she will be 7 years old.

Standard 7: Other animal welfare and breeding provisions

Keep their hair clean, trimmed and nails clipped properly

Allow time for human contact

Exercise at least three hours a day

Ensure clean drinking water