Editing Dog (section)

==Dog Ownership==
For several years, domestic dogs have had the option of implanting a chip that enables the animal to be identified; To read the transponder number of the animal, however, a reader is required and can therefore only be done by persons and institutions (veterinarians, animal shelters, police stations) equipped with such a device. Some non-commercial organizations like TASSO e. V. operate central registration offices for lost and found dogs; The chip number of your own animal can also be registered here. This number is unique in the world and, in contrast to a tattoo, allows the dog to be reliably identified. From October 2004, all dogs traveling within Europe must be identified by means of a chip or tattoo. As of 2012, the chip will be the only recognized identification.