What national law in Lithuania says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
Last verified October 28, 2026
🚫 Breed bans
National ban or restricted list
Lithuania lists the American Pit Bull Terrier as a fighting breed and several breeds — including the American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Kangal and Caucasian Shepherd — as dangerous, with permits and 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.