Possession of a greyhound requires a permit, as these dogs are often used by poachers for illegal hunting. Last week, police officers found 3 of this type in the Kozłów commune in the Miechów district.
Is a greyhound a hunting dog? Why do you need a permit for a greyhound?
Greyhounds are dogs used in hunting and dog racing. Thanks to their slender, aerodynamic construction, they can develop high speeds in pursuit of game. The fastest greyhound breed is the greyhound, which can run at a speed of 70 km/h. Pursuant to the Act, the possession of a greyhound or a hybrid of this breed requires an appropriate permit issued by the staroste. In Poland greyhounds are considered “melee weapons”, so hunting with this type of dogs is strictly forbidden. However, poachers still use greyhounds for illegal hunting, as they are extremely fast and .
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Illegally kept greyhounds in the Miechów district. The men were detained
Last week, in the Miechów poviat, police officers from the criminal department received a report about illegal detention of greyhounds in the Kozłów commune. The owners of the dogs were two brothers.
Let us remind you that breeding or keeping greyhounds or their hybrids requires a permit from the competent local starost and anyone who wants to have this breed of dog should start with obtaining such a permit. Otherwise, we expose ourselves to criminal liability – having dogs of this breed without a permit is punishable by imprisonment for up to one year
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Source: Gazeta
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