Dogs in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland: rules, tax and travel
Appenzell Ausserrhoden requires liability insurance with at least CHF 5 million cover, reporting a dog within 14 days, and a dog tax of CHF 120 a year (double for each further dog).
The cantonal government sets the tax and the minimum insurance cover.
The national rules for Switzerland apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Marking and registration under federal rules; owners must report a dog older than 3 months within 14 days (Art. 13, 14 Hundegesetz).[1]
Dog tax and licence
The yearly tax is CHF 120 per dog (Hundeverordnung Art. 10, since 1 Jan 2025). The law caps it at CHF 200, and each further dog pays double (Hundegesetz Art. 19).[1]
typical 120 CHF, 120 to 240 CHF a year
No general course. Authorities can order training courses, with or without the dog (Art. 15).[1]
Insurance
Compulsory for all dog owners (Hundegesetz Art. 11). Minimum cover is CHF 5 million (Hundeverordnung Art. 6).[1]
Leash and muzzle
Leash required where no other control is possible, on school grounds, playgrounds, sports fields, public parks and buildings, public transport and livestock pastures. Municipalities may add places (Art. 8). No forest rule in the law.[1]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- ar.lexwork.naz.ch/de/dta/525.1.pdf (official)