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Ersthalter

English translation: first owner

13:44 May 15, 2019
German to English translations [PRO]
Livestock / Animal Husbandry
German term or phrase: Ersthalter
"Die Heimtierausweise sind auf ihn als Ersthalter ausgestellt."

Can I translate 'Ersthalter' (of a puppy) as 'first owner", or is there a better translation?
David Tracey, PhD
Local time: 10:37
English translation:first owner
Explanation:
"This risk of passport change becomes very significant when we take as our basis the “classic” acquisition pattern of an animal:First owner: breederSecond owner: buyer/adopter."
http://www.lawyersforanimalprotection.eu/wp-content/uploads/...

I'm willing to bet that "ihn" refers to a breeder.
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philgoddard
United States
Grading comment
Many thanks, Phil!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3first owner
philgoddard
5 +1initial owner
Cillie Swart
4 -1primary owner
David Hollywood
3 -1first time owner
Wendy Streitparth


Discussion entries: 3





  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
first time owner


Explanation:
The 10 Best Dog Breeds for First Time Owners
https://iheartdogs.com/the-10-best-dog-breeds-for-first-time...

Consider finding a dog at a shelter too. Some shelters have a "no first time owners" policy
https://pethelpful.com/dogs/what-is-the-best-breed-of-dog-fo...

In der Schweiz mussten von 2008–2016 Ersthalter beim Erwerb eines Hundes (unabhängig von seiner Rasse oder Größe) einen mindestens vierstündigen Theoriekurs besuchen und einen Sachkundenachweis erbringen,
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachkundenachweis_(Hunde)

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I'm assuming that this is what is implied because normally you have a dog for life and a 'Zweithalter' would not enter the equation.

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 10:37
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 14

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: If only people did have dogs for life... No, it usually means "first-time owner", but that doesn't make sense in the context of pet passports.
3 hrs
  -> Having looked at the question closer, I have to agree with you!
disagree  Cetacea: A first-time owner owns a dog for the first time ever, while the "Ersthalter" is simply the first person to have a owned a particular dog.
16 hrs
  -> Exactly. It wasn't clear to me yesterday what kind of Ausweis was meant.
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
first owner


Explanation:
"This risk of passport change becomes very significant when we take as our basis the “classic” acquisition pattern of an animal:First owner: breederSecond owner: buyer/adopter."
http://www.lawyersforanimalprotection.eu/wp-content/uploads/...

I'm willing to bet that "ihn" refers to a breeder.


philgoddard
United States
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Many thanks, Phil!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Maja_K
12 hrs
agree  Cetacea
12 hrs
agree  Alison MacG: or keeper What happens if the breeder registers the new owner as the first keeper instead of themselves? The breeder must always be the first registered keeper https://www.pet-detect.com/pages/FAQ-Compulsory-Microchippin...
19 hrs
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
primary owner


Explanation:
Veterinarian Lori Teller, who is on the board of directors for the American Veterinary Medical Association, said pet sharing can increase a dog's socialization but recommends: A primary owner maintains financial responsibility and decision making for the dog. Get personal and vet references.

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Dog Ownership Laws. ... A dog is considered an item that is owned by law. When there is a dispute between two people who think that they should own the animal, the Court can decide who has ownership. The majority of the time these cases are heard in the Small Claims Court.

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Note added at 13 hrs (2019-05-16 02:55:20 GMT)
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Buying or adopting a dog may seem that simple at the outset, but complications and situations can arise in your life and Fido’s that could call into question your legal ownership of your beloved dog, or even necessitate your ability to prove legal ownership. Animal law is even more complex than human law in some ways! In some cases, your ability to do so could be the difference between keeping Fido by your side, or losing him forever. Some of these situations might include:

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up to you and fido hasn't much of a say

David Hollywood
Local time: 05:37
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Cetacea: Again, not the same thing. The primary owner of a dog may not be its "Ersthalter" because he/she picked him up at a shelter. The "Ersthalter" simply is the first person to own a particular dog.
6 hrs
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
initial owner


Explanation:
I like initial owner. No room for misunderstanding.


    Reference: http://www.linguee.com
Cillie Swart
South Africa
Local time: 10:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cetacea
50 mins
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