What national law in Poland says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
Poland keeps a list of “aggressive” breeds — including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Presa Canario, Tosa, Rottweiler, Anatolian Shepherd and Caucasian Shepherd — which need a permit from the municipality to keep or breed.
Being introduced. A 2026 law (KROPiK) creates a national register and makes microchipping and registration of dogs and cats compulsory after a transition period; until then many municipalities require it.
Yes, banned. Dogs and cats may only be sold from the place where they were bred, not in pet shops, at markets or fairs.
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.
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