🚫 Breed bans
No national breed rulesThe Netherlands repealed its pit bull ban in 2008. The government publishes a guidance list of high-risk breeds, but it is not a ban.
Netherlands Pet Laws
What national law in Netherlands says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
🔖 Microchip
Required by national lawYes. Since 2013 dogs must be microchipped and registered within 7 weeks of birth (or before leaving the breeder).
🏪 Pet shop sales
AllowedAllowed. Traders must be registered and hold a certificate of competence; puppies and kittens must be at least 7 weeks old.
✈️ Travel entry
Standard EU pet passport rulesStandard 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.
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Or follow the RSS feedGeneral information, not legal advice. Local authorities in Netherlands may have stricter rules.