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Pet entry requirements: Dog → Denmark

These are the requirements for entering Denmark with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.

🔴 Required

🔖

Microchip Required

Yes, ISO, before vaccination

💉

Rabies vaccination Required

Yes – primary vaccination ≥21 days prior

📄

Health certificate Required

EU pet passport

🐾

Breed restrictions Prohibited

13 banned breeds (import/ownership/breeding banned): Pitbull, Tosa, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal, 3x Ovcharka, Tornjak, Sarplaninac. Pitbull/Tosa: NEVER admissible

🔗

Muzzle / leash Required

Transitional dogs: leash ≤2 m + closed muzzle in public

📋

Registration Required

All dogs: ID + Dansk Hunderegister registration

🟡 Recommended

📝

Import permit Not required

None (EU member)

🧪

Rabies titer test Not required

No

🔬

Other tests Not required

Keine

🪱

Parasite treatment Not required

No tapeworm requirement

🏥

Quarantine Not required

Keine

⚠️ Notes & grey zone

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Grey zone

Pitbull/Tosa NEVER admissible; if resembling, burden of proof on owner (breed proof needed)

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Notes

Max. 5 pets (non-commercial)

Authority: EU-Recht (VO 2016/429 + Delegierte VO 2026/131)

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For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.