# der Welpenschutz

der Welpenschutz is a German noun meaning “puppy license”. Forms: des Welpenschutzes.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Welpenschutzes

## Meanings

1. _no plural_ The social tolerance extended to young, immature animals by adult dogs, wolves, and foxes.
   - Die Behauptung, Welpen genießen bei anderen Hunden immer und in jeder Situation Welpenschutz, ist so allgemein leider nicht zutreffend. [...] Für fremde Welpen gilt dieser nur sehr eingeschränkt oder gar nicht. — The claim that puppies always enjoy a puppy license around other dogs, in every situation, is unfortunately not always true. … For unfamiliar puppies, this protection only applies to a limited extent, if at all.
2. _figurative · no plural_ An informal grace period extended to a person new to a professional role or assignment.
   - Wir hatten keinen Welpenschutz, sondern mussten von Tag eins an handlungsfähig sein. — We didn't get any special treatment, but had to be able to perform from day one.
3. _Verhaltensbiologie_ puppy license

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