Shanghai’s pet dog population is estimated at 800,000 although only a quarter of that number are registered (licensed) with the government. As dog ownership becomes more popular the number of stray and abandoned dogs has increased. But from May 15, 2011 there will be an implementation of a “one dog under one roof policy” which lowers the price for dog ownership but limits the number of dogs within one family in an effort to crackdown on unregistered animals. All licensed dogs must have mandatory microchips and vaccinations. After the Chinese Cultural Revolution, most dogs were destroyed and today, when there have been rabies outbreaks the government has ordered the destruction of all dogs in the affected areas, even those that have been vaccinated. In the past few years, formal dog shows have been held and kennel clubs have been established to service a growing interest in purebred dogs. There is no information in the article how this new mandate will impact purebred dog events, Read the article and view the video.
