What national law in France says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
France sorts certain dogs into two categories. Category 1 “attack dogs” (non-pedigree Staffordshire / American Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiff/Boerbull and Tosa types) may not be bought, sold, imported or bred; Category 2 “guard and defence dogs” (including pedigree Rottweilers) need a permit, and both must be leashed and muzzled in public.
Yes. Dogs, cats and ferrets must be identified (microchip or tattoo) and registered in the national I-CAD database before being sold or given away.
Yes, banned. Since January 2024 pet shops may not sell dogs or cats on their premises (Rural Code art. L. 214-6-3); they may only connect buyers with breeders.
Standard EU rules apply, but Category 1 “attack dogs” (non-pedigree Staffordshire/American Staffordshire, Mastiff/Boerbull and Tosa types) may not be brought into France.
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