Dogs in Saarland, Germany: rules, tax and travel
Saarland's Polizeiverordnung covers dangerous dogs only. No general register, chip, insurance or Sachkunde duty for ordinary dogs was found; leash rules and dog tax are set by the city.
The state Polizeiverordnung covers dangerous dogs; leash rules and dog tax are municipal.
The national rules for Germany apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
| Where | Rule | Breeds and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saarland | Restricted | American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier Saarland dog ordinance (HuV SL 2022): presumed dangerous, rebuttable by a temperament test; permit, muzzle and leash otherwise. [1] |
Dog tax and licence
Saarbrücken charges 120 EUR a year for the first dog and 168 EUR for each further dog. Dogs older than three months kept for more than two months are taxable.[2]
typical 120 EUR a year
A Sachkunde certificate and permit are compulsory only for keepers of dangerous dogs (Polizeiverordnung of 15 December 2022).[3]
Insurance
Liability insurance (at least 1 million EUR for personal injury) is compulsory only for dangerous dogs. No general duty.[3]
Leash and muzzle
Saarbrücken requires a leash on public streets, in green spaces and playgrounds, at crowded events, in restaurants and on public transport. Dogs may run free in the Stadtwald under control and in two named free-run areas.[2]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Microchip. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- recordinglaw.com/de/germany/dog-law/dangerous-dog-breeds/ (secondary source)
- saarbruecken.de/media/download-5329c3719b5ae (official)
- umwelt-online.de/recht/natursch/laender/srl/hundepolv.htm (secondary source)