What national law in Spain says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
Spain’s “potentially dangerous dogs” (PPP) rules cover the Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa and Akita: owners need a licence (with a psychological test and liability insurance), and the dog must be registered, leashed and muzzled. Some regions, such as Catalonia, add breeds.
Yes. Dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered in the registry of their autonomous community.
Yes, banned. Since September 2024 (Law 7/2023) dogs, cats and ferrets may not be sold or displayed in pet shops — only by registered breeders, directly.
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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