Listed dogs in Schleswig-Holstein

Breed list in Schleswig-Holstein

What applies in Schleswig-Holstein

Law

Gesetz über das Halten von Hunden (Hundegesetz, HundeG) vom 26. Juni 2015, in Kraft seit 1. Januar 2016 ↗

Crossbreeds and mixed breeds

No breed list, therefore no special rule for crossbreeds. Classification only based on behaviour in the individual case (§ 7).

Temperament test

A temperament test exempts the dog from the muzzle requirement (not after biting a person). Revocation of the classification at the earliest 2 years after it was established, with a passed temperament test and veterinary assessment.

Permit

Yes, keeping a dog classified as dangerous only with a permit from the Ordnungsamt (local public order office); until the decision, keeping is provisionally considered permitted.

Proof of competence

Yes, theoretical and practical test with the dog classified as dangerous.

For all dog owners

No, the proof of competence test is voluntary for all other keepers; depending on the municipality, it can lead to a tax reduction.

Reliability and age

Full age, reliability and personal suitability required; significant previous convictions, addiction or legal incapacity are disqualifying.

Liability insurance

All keepers should take out insurance (at least €500,000 for personal injury, €250,000 for property damage). For dangerous dogs it is mandatory in any case.

Lead

Yes, outside escape-proof properties on a lead no longer than 2 metres (§ 14 para. 3); in fenced exercise areas, no lead is required.

Muzzle

Yes, except up to the 6th month of life (§ 14 para. 4); exemption possible after a passed temperament test, not after biting a person.

Out and about, banned places

For all dogs, lead requirement in pedestrian zones, at gatherings of people, in public buildings and on public transport, at markets, among others. Dogs not allowed on children's playgrounds, in schools, nurseries and bathing areas, among others (§ 3).

Who may walk the dog

Outside escape-proof properties, the keeper walks the dog personally or a person with an official certificate does so (§ 14 para. 2, 6). Permit, certificate and, if applicable, muzzle exemption must be carried and shown on request.

Reporting duties

When handing over the dog, state the name and address of the new keeper without delay (§ 9 para. 1). Report classification as dangerous in another state without delay (§ 7 para. 2). Moving house, death, biting incident: unknown, no information found online.

Moving, holidays and visits

With a main residence outside Schleswig-Holstein and a stay of no more than 2 months, no permit is required; the keeping permit must be carried (§ 8 para. 2). Permits from other states should be recognised (§ 17).

Marking on the dog

For all dogs outside escape-proof properties, a collar or comparable lead attachment with identification of the keeper (§ 3 para. 5). Special tag for dangerous dogs: unknown, no information found online.

Microchip and register

All dogs over 3 months: transponder (ISO 11784/11785) with identification number (§ 5). Register: unknown, no information found online.

Bans

Breeding aimed at increased aggressiveness and aggression training are prohibited (§ 15). Neutering requirement: unknown, no information found online.

Tax

A voluntary proof of competence test can lead to a dog tax reduction, depending on the municipality.

Notes

No breed list since 2016. The federal import ban on Pitbull-Terrier and Staffordshire-Bullterrier, among others, continues to apply.

Dog tax in Schleswig-Holstein

• Kiellisted dog: unknown
• Lübeck€684 listed dog

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