That's barking mad! Bizarre pet laws reveal it's illegal to mimic an animal in Miami - and French pigs can't be called Napoleon

Infographic detailing laws was created by an insurance company
They include unusual rules from Europe, the US and Canada, and Asia
In the UK, it's illegal to let a common pet mate with a royal animal
Pigs owners in France are not allowed to call them Napoleon, out of respect
It's illegal to imitate an animal in Miami and people in Oklahoma are forbidden from pulling faces at dogs - or face a fine or even imprisonment
Australians can only name animals if they are not planning on eating them
Cats are not allowed to be 'displayed' outside after 8pm in Japan

Published: 09:18 EDT, 11 November 2014 | Updated: 09:31 EDT, 11 November 2014

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From impersonating pets to naming pigs, some parts of the world have laws that may be considered barking mad by many people.

An infographic shows the most unusual, including rules about letting common animals breed with royal pets in the UK, tattooing dogs in the US, and letting inappropriately attired cats roam outdoors in New Zealand.

While dogs aren't allowed to attend the opera in Chicago, Illinois and pet lions can't go to the cinema in Baltimore, Maryland.

Barking mad? An infographic shows the most unusual pet laws, including those in the UK. One says that it is against the law to let a common pet mate with an animal from the royal household, such as one of the Queen's corgis (illustrated)

According to helpucover's graphic, in the UK, it is against the law to let a common pet mate with an animal from the royal household, such as one of the Queen's corgis.

It's also illegal to carry rabid dogs in a taxi, and to incite a dog to bark in Lancashire.

Owners of pigs in France are forbidden from calling them Napoleon, out of respect for the late military leader.

When it comes to walkies, residents of Lorinc, Hungary, have to keep their cat on a lead, while dog owners in Turin are legally required to walk their pet three times a day.

Pig ignorant? Owners of pigs in France are forbidden from calling them Napoleon, out of respect for the late military leader (pictured) while there are some strange local and national rules about walking pets

Purfect planning? Officials in Switzerland have decided that pets must have companions (illustrated with a stock image) so they don’t get lonely, and owners must pass written and verbal tests to keep a dog

MAD PET LAWS IN THE UK

In the UK, it is against the law to let a common pet mate with an animal from the royal household, such as one of the Queen's corgis.

It's also illegal to carry rabid dogs in a taxi and to incite a dog to bark in Lancashire.

Pets in Reggio Emilia, Italy, must be given an equal sized portion if they share food with a human - not just a tasty titbit.

In another animal welfare move, officials in Switzerland have decided that pets must have companions so they don’t get lonely, and owners must pass written and verbal tests to keep a dog.

The US also have some bizarre animal laws, and some of them comment on human behaviour, more than the behaviour of the animals.

For example, it's illegal to imitate an animal in Miami, Florida, while people in Oklahoma are forbidden from pulling faces at dogs.

They face a fine or even prison if they are caught offending man's best friend.

Humans aren't allowed to sleep in a dog kennel in Wallace, Idaho and can’t give whisky or a cigar to a dog in Illinois.

Meanwhile, pets are expected to behave properly too. For instance, dogs in Little Rock, Arkansas are banned from barking after 6pm.

Are legislators barking up the wrong tree? Dogs are denied an education and the chance of attending an opera in parts of the US, and humans are under fire too - it's illegal to impersonate a pet in Miami (pictured)

Pet whistelblowers: If your pet bird is lost in Berkeley, California, a law says that owners can't whistle to attract it back before 7am out of respect for sleepy neighbours

In Connecticut, dogs with tattoos must be reported to the authorities - even if the marks are to make them more identifiable if they get lost.

It's illegal to educate a dog in Hartford, Connecticut and in Oklahoma, they are forbidden from congregating in groups or three or more unless they have a signed permit form the mayor.

In the town of Barner in North Carolina, cats and dogs are forbidden from fighting and if chaos ensures in Paulding County in Ohio, a police officer is allowed to bite a dog to calm it down.

If a pet bird is lost in Berkeley, California, a law says that owners can't whistle to attract it back before 7am, out of respect for sleepy neighbours.

Feline strict: Cats in French Lick Springs, Indiana, have to wear bells on Friday the 13th and felines in Reed City, Michigan, aren’t allowed to cohabit with birds in case of tragedy

Cats in French Lick Springs, Indiana, have to wear bells on Friday the 13th, and felines in Reed City, Michigan, aren’t allowed to cohabit with birds in case of tragedy.

Cats are also not allowed to chase dogs up telegraph poles in Minnesota, but it’s fine for dogs to terrorise felines. Cats are also banned from sleeping in bakeries in Duluth.

In Wyoming, it's illegal to photograph rabbits without written permission between January and April.

Further afield, Australians are only allowed to name animals if they are not planning on eating them, and households in Beijing are only allowed to keep one pet dog measuring less than 14 inches (36cm) tall.

In Saudi Arabia, men are not allowed to walk dogs.

Cats are banned from being 'displayed' outside after 8pm in a Japanese kitty curfew and must wear at least three bells round their neck when venturing out of their home in New Zealand.

Food for thought: Australians are only allowed to name animals if they are not planning on eating them. A stock image of two sheep that could be pets, are pictured