🚫 Breed bans

National ban or restricted list

Denmark bans keeping, breeding and importing 13 breeds and their crosses: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Boerboel, Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd, Caucasian Shepherd, South Russian Shepherd, Tornjak and Sarplaninac.

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🏪 Pet shop sales

Partly restricted

Partly. Since February 2022 puppies may not be sold in pet shops or public places; there is no equivalent ban for kittens.

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✈️ Travel entry

Extra requirements

Standard EU rules apply, but the 13 breeds banned in Denmark (including the Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier) may not be brought in.

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General information, not legal advice. Local authorities in Denmark may have stricter rules.