🚫 Breed bans
No national breed rulesFinland has no national list of banned or restricted dog breeds.
Finland Pet Laws
What national law in Finland says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
🔖 Microchip
Required by national lawYes. Dogs must be microchipped and registered in the national dog register; for cats it is voluntary.
🏪 Pet shop sales
AllowedAllowed, with rules on minimum age and information for buyers; animals may not be displayed in shop windows.
✈️ Travel entry
Extra requirementsDogs also need a tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment from a vet 24–120 hours before arriving, recorded in the passport — except when coming directly from Ireland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland. Otherwise the standard EU rules apply.
🔔 Get recall alerts by email
When FDA announces a dog or cat food recall, we email you the brand, the product and what to do.
Or follow the RSS feedGeneral information, not legal advice. Local authorities in Finland may have stricter rules.