Dog welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives. A dog is in a good state of welfare if it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to express innate behavior, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear, and distress. On following links you can find guidelines on welfare and protection for dogs from FCI*:
- FCI vodič za odgajivače i vlasnike za dobrobit, dobar odnos i zaštitu pasa širom svijeta (translated excerpt)
- FCI Guidelines for breeders and owners on welfare, well-being and protection for dogs worldwide (full PDF english version)
- PowerPoint presentation of the FCI Guidelines (PPT english version)
Source: http://www.fci.be/en/Welfare-well-being-and-protection-for-dogs-worldwide-1291.html
* The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organisation. It includes 98 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI has three sections: Europe – The Americas & Caribbean – Asia, Africa & Oceania. The FCI recognises 349 breeds.
