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Which dog breeds are banned in Denmark?

No exemption for tourists, transit is allowed.

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Short answer

The Danish Dog Act bans owning and breeding 13 dog breeds: pit bull terrier, tosa inu, American Staffordshire terrier, fila brasileiro, dogo argentino, American bulldog, boerboel, kangal, Central Asian ovtcharka, Caucasian ovtcharka, South Russian ovtcharka, tornjak and sarplaninac. The ban also covers crossbreeds that include one or more of these breeds. Everyone, tourists included, is forbidden to bring these dogs to Denmark, and there is no way to get an exemption. Dogs only passing through Denmark in transit are allowed and may be walked briefly outside the vehicle.

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Why

  1. 13 breeds and their crosses are banned.
  2. Tourists may not bring these dogs on holiday.
  3. Transit through Denmark is allowed.

Details

When there is doubt, the police can require the owner to document the breed or type of the dog.

Tip

If your dog is a mix with any of the 13 breeds in it, plan a holiday without the dog or pass through Denmark only in transit.

What may differ

The list is set by law and can change, so check it again shortly before you travel.

Common misconception

A banned breed is fine for a short holiday if it wears a muzzle.

What actually happens

There is no exemption: tourists may not bring banned breeds to Denmark, only pass through in transit.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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