Dog Identity Glossary
Key terms in dog biometrics, animal welfare law, and India's identity ecosystem — explained plainly.
Four terms that underpin how dog identity works in India — from the science of nose prints to the legal framework around data and community care.
Dog Nose Print
A dog's nose has a unique ridge and pattern — as individual as a human fingerprint. No two dogs share the same print, making it the most reliable non-invasive ID method available.
Read definition Animal WelfareABC Programme
India's national Animal Birth Control programme — the municipal sterilisation and vaccination scheme that manages stray dog populations, and the infrastructure Muzzl is built to support.
Read definition Legal TermCommunity Feeder
A person who regularly feeds and cares for stray dogs in a fixed area. Recognised and protected under India's ABC Rules 2023 — with specific rights and record-keeping responsibilities.
Read definition Data LawDPDP Act
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 — the law that governs how apps collect, store, and use personal data, including biometric identifiers used in platforms like Muzzl.
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