What national law in Portugal says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
Portugal classes the Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Tosa as potentially dangerous, and has banned importing and breeding them since 2008.
Yes. Dogs, cats and ferrets must be microchipped and registered in the national SIAC database.
Yes, banned. Dogs and cats may not be sold in pet shops, at markets or on the street — only at the breeder’s.
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.
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 Portugal may have stricter rules.
