Listed dogs in Thuringia

Breed list in Thuringia

What applies in Thuringia

Law

Thüringer Gesetz zum Schutz der Bevölkerung vor Tiergefahren (ThürTierGefG) vom 22. Juni 2011, Rasseliste durch Änderungsgesetz vom 12. Februar 2018 abgeschafft ↗

Crossbreeds and mixed breeds

No breed list, therefore no special rule for crossbreeds. A dog is only dangerous if it has been found to be so because of its behaviour after a temperament test in the individual case (§ 3 para. 2).

Temperament test

Yes, the basis for classification in the individual case. Rebuttal on application through a new temperament test possible at the earliest after 9 months (§ 3 para. 4, § 9); the keeper bears the costs.

Permit

Yes, keeping a dangerous animal or dog only with a permit (§ 4).

Proof of competence

Yes, a passed proof of competence test; only valid for the dog with which it was taken (§ 5).

For all dog owners

No, no proof of competence requirement for all keepers. The authority can order a test if the way the dog is kept could encourage dangerousness.

Reliability and age

Minimum age 18. Reliability (§ 6); the authority obtains an unrestricted extract from the Bundeszentralregister (Federal Central Criminal Register).

Liability insurance

Mandatory for all dogs: at least €500,000 for personal injury and €250,000 for other damage (§ 2 para. 5).

Lead

Yes, outside enclosed private property on a lead no longer than 2 metres; not in fenced exercise areas (§ 12).

Muzzle

Yes, outside the property a muzzle or equivalent device; not until the end of the 6th month of life (§ 12).

Out and about, banned places

The ThürTierGefG (Thuringian dangerous animals act) does not name specific bans for playgrounds, swimming pools, festivals or public transport. Outside enclosed private property, lead (no more than 2 metres) and muzzle apply (§ 12).

Who may walk the dog

Only persons who are physically able to do so and reliable may walk the dog; no other dogs alongside a dangerous dog. An identity document and the permit (a copy is also accepted) must be carried (§ 12). Care only by persons aged 18 or over (§ 10).

Reporting duties

Report moving house and change of keeper within 1 week, loss without delay. Report handing the dog over to others for more than 4 weeks with name and address (§ 10). Biting incident by the keeper: unknown, no information found online.

Moving, holidays and visits

When moving there, apply for the permit within the deadline set by the authority (§ 4 para. 2). Without a residence in Thuringia and for stays of up to 2 months, the permit and insurance requirements, among others, do not apply (§ 13 para. 1).

Marking on the dog

No external identification on the dog required. A warning sign at every entrance to the property or flat is mandatory (§ 10); all dogs need a chip (§ 2 para. 4).

Microchip and register

All dogs: transponder implanted by a vet; the identification must be notified to the authority (§ 2 para. 4). Separate register: unknown, no information found online.

Bans

Breeding, reproduction and trade in dogs found to be dangerous are prohibited (§ 11). Neutering requirement: unknown, no information found online.

Tax

If the proof of competence test is passed, a reduction in dog tax may be granted (§ 5).

Notes

No breed list since 2018; liability insurance and microchip apply to all dogs. The amendment of 2 July 2024 only adjusts a reference in § 15 para. 3 and changes nothing for keepers.

Dog tax in Thuringia

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