Key legal question
Whether the dog had to be newly identified and registered despite the transitional rule for older dogs.
Extracted holding
The dog did not benefit from the transitional rule because a collar tag is not a permanent identification mark within the meaning of the law.
Extracted reasoning
The statute requires permanent identification, such as a microchip or tattoo. A collar-mounted tag is insufficient for reliable identification and animal-disease control. The cantonal court therefore did not violate federal law.