🚫 Breed bans
No national breed rulesSweden has no national list of banned or restricted dog breeds.
Sweden Pet Laws
What national law in Sweden says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
🔖 Microchip
Required by national lawYes. Dogs must be ID-marked and registered with the Swedish Board of Agriculture, and cats are being added to the same requirement.
🏪 Pet shop sales
Pet shop sales bannedYes, banned in pet shops and similar establishments.
✈️ 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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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 Sweden may have stricter rules.