Dogs in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland: rules, tax and travel
Solothurn dogs are registered with the municipality (chip number and liability insurance proof), taxed CHF 35 to the canton plus a municipal tax of CHF 50 to 200, and must be insured.
Municipalities register dogs and set their share of the tax within the cantonal range.
The national rules for Switzerland apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Owners of dogs older than 3 months register them with their municipality, giving the chip number and proof of liability insurance (paragraphs 7 and 8).[1]
Dog tax and licence
The canton charges CHF 35 per dog and municipalities charge CHF 50 to 200 per dog (paragraphs 11, 12). Service and assistance dogs and dogs already taxed elsewhere are exempt.[1]
50 to 200 CHF a year
No general course. The authorities can order a dog owner course or training course (paragraph 5). Restricted-breed owners need training.[1]
Insurance
Compulsory; must cover the owner and the person who actually supervises the dog (paragraph 10).[1]
Leash and muzzle
The law has no general leash or forest rule; dogs must be kept under control. Leash and muzzle can be ordered for problem dogs.[1]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- bgs.so.ch/api/de/versions/5574/pdf_file (official)