Listed dogs in Saarland

Breed list in Saarland

Special rules apply to these breeds in Saarland. That says something about the breed, not about your dog.

What applies in Saarland

Law

Polizeiverordnung über den Schutz der Bevölkerung vor gefährlichen Hunden im Saarland (HuV SL) vom 15. Dezember 2022 (Amtsbl. I S. 1493) ↗

Crossbreeds and mixed breeds

Non-commercial breeding of these dogs and their crossbreeds is prohibited (§ 6 para. 5). Classification of mixed breeds as dangerous: unknown, no information found online.

Temperament test

Yes, for the listed breeds with the appointed vet. Passed: no permit requirement; renew the certificate every 3 years; it expires on a change of keeper. Not passed: the dog is considered dangerous (§ 6).

Permit

Yes, for dangerous dogs (§ 2) and for listed breeds without a passed temperament test (§ 6). Responsible: Ortspolizeibehörde (local police authority).

Proof of competence

Yes, participation in an officially recognised course at your own expense; the certificate only applies to the respective dog (§ 4).

For all dog owners

No, the HuV SL (Saarland dog ordinance) only regulates dangerous dogs; a general dog licence (dog owner's certificate) is not provided for in it.

Reliability and age

Minimum age 18. Reliability required; a current Führungszeugnis (certificate of good conduct) must be submitted (§§ 2, 3).

Liability insurance

For dangerous dogs: at least €1 million for personal injury and €500,000 for property damage; continued cover must be proven annually. For all dogs: unknown, no information found online.

Lead

Yes, short fixed lead outside enclosed private property and on access paths and in stairwells of apartment buildings; only one dangerous dog per person (§ 5).

Muzzle

Yes, muzzle or equivalent device in the same areas; the Ortspolizeibehörde (local police authority) can allow exceptions (§ 7 para. 2).

Out and about, banned places

For all dogs, lead requirement at gatherings, funfairs, in restaurants and pubs, shopping centres, pedestrian zones and on public transport (§ 5 para. 6). Dangerous dogs additionally with a muzzle outside the property.

Who may walk the dog

Several dangerous dogs may not be walked at the same time (§ 5 para. 3). Minimum age of the handler and carrying certificates: unknown, no information found online.

Reporting duties

Handing over to a new keeper (with their details) and loss must be reported to the Ortspolizeibehörde (local police authority) without delay (§ 5 para. 5). Moving house, death, biting incident by the keeper: unknown, no information found online.

Moving, holidays and visits

A temperament test from another federal state can be recognised if it at least meets the Saarland requirements (§ 6 para. 7). Holiday or visit: unknown, no information found online.

Marking on the dog

Outside the property, a collar with the keeper's name, address and, if applicable, telephone number (§ 5 para. 4). At every entrance to the property, a warning sign (at least 15 x 21 cm) indicating the dangerous dog (§ 5 para. 2).

Microchip and register

Permanent identification with a veterinary certificate plus a collar with name and address (§ 5 para. 4); chip not explicitly mentioned. Register: unknown, no information found online.

Bans

Breeding and training for aggressiveness or sharpness are prohibited; non-commercial breeding of listed dogs and crossbreeds is prohibited. The authority can order sterilisation (§ 6 para. 4).

Notes

A passed temperament test exempts listed breeds from the permit requirement, but must be renewed every three years. The 2022 ordinance replaced the HundeVO of 2000.

Dog tax in Saarland

• Saarbrückennot higher

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