What national law in Croatia says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
Last verified October 28, 2026
🚫 Breed bans
National ban or restricted list
Croatia treats Pit Bull Terriers and bull-terrier types without an FCI-recognised pedigree — including Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Bull Terriers — as dangerous dogs, with strict conditions for keeping them.
Standard EU rules: the dog, cat or ferret needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (given at 12 weeks or older, at least 21 days before the first trip) and an EU pet passport. Dogs from outside the EU may need more, such as a rabies antibody test.