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Restrictions on Dangerous Dogs Please note: the following information is not legally binding! In response to a series of dog attack upon humans, Germany's state and federal governments have enacted measures to ensure public safety. The states bear primary responsibility in this area, and the regulations bearing upon the breeding and ownership of dangerous breeds vary from state to state. In some states, for example, dogs of certain breeds must be kept on leash and muzzled in public at all times. Travelers planning to bring their dogs with them to Germany are advised to contact the appropriate state authorities: a list of the breeds affected by state legislation is given below. At the national level, the Bundestag has passed legislation banning the import of breeds deemed especially dangerous. The ban applies, notably, to Pitbull Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Dangerous dogs accompanying travelers remaining in Germany for no more than four weeks are exempt, as are public service and guide dogs. Any dog owner wishing to bring an animal into Germany must have appropriate documentation. Travelers are advised to contact the nearest German Consulate General for further information. Breeds Subject to Dangerous Dog Regulations The breeds of
dogs listed here are classified as generally or potentially
dangerous under the regulations of one or more of Germany's
states. Other breeds not listed might also be subject to
regulations. Dog owners interested in bringing their dogs with
them to Germany are advised to contact state authorities for more
information. *These breeds
are prohibited under all circumstances. All dogs that reach a shoulder height of over 40 cm (approximately 16 inches) at full maturity or a weight of over 20 kg (44 pounds) are subject to dangerous dog regulations in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. For Further Information Travelers
interested in bringing their dogs with them to Germany should
contact the authorities in the states they plan to visit for
information on the regulations pertaining to dangerous
breeds. Bavaria
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen Hamburg Hessen
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Lower Saxony
North-Rhine
Westphalia Rhineland-Palatinate Saarland
Saxony
Saxony-Anhalt
Schleswig-Holstein Thuringia
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