French Dog Laws
All owners of catagory 1 or 2 dogs must have a permis de detention,
(Ownership Permit) also known as a Permis Chien by the 31st December 2009.
If your dog belongs to a breed recognized as dangerous dog, (Catagory 1). you cannot import this kind of dog into France without full Pedigree papers.
Catagory 1 Breeds are:-
Any dog of the type known as the Staffordshire Terrier without a pedigree.
Any dog of the type known as the American Staffordshire terrier without a pedigree.
These types of dogs can be named “Pitbulls”.
Any dog of the type known as the Mastiff. These types of dogs can also be named “boerbulls”.
Any dog of the type known as the Tosa without a pedigree.
American Staffordshire Terrier ( Pitbull).
Catagory 2 Breeds are:-
Other breeds classified as guard dogs (catagory 2) with a pedigree can be imported into France.
Staffordshire terrier
American Staffordshire terrier
Rottweiler and any dog of the type known as the Rottweiler without a pedigree.
It is necessary to have a certificate that shows your dog has a pedigree.
You also have to meet the following requirements to import a guard dog to France
The dog has to be identified (tattoo or microchip etc).
You have to register the dog in the town council (Marie) where you will stay.
The vaccination against rabies is compulsory.
Owners have to maintain Insurance against their dogs injuring third parties.
The dog has to be on a lead and muzzled when in public place
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