Apply for a permit for dangerous dogs
Service description
You need a permit to keep a dangerous dog. By law, dogs of the following breeds, including dogs descended from these breeds, are considered dangerous dogs:
- American Staffordshire Terrier,
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier,
- Pit Bull Terrier.
In addition, dogs are considered dangerous if they show increased aggression or have already become conspicuous for biting.
What fees apply?
The fees are set by the competent authority.
Legal basis
Applications / Forms
Special information for - City of Idar-ObersteinNote: Registration for dog tax
You can obtain the application form from the city administration. The completed form can be sent by post or fax.
You can also register dog ownership online at the following link https://antrag-kommunal.service.rlp.de/civ.public/start.html?oe=00.00.IDARO.02.01&mode=cc&cc_key=OZG_Hundesteuer. You will also find the link to online registration in the following section.
- Application for a permit to keep a dangerous dog in accordance with Section 3 (1) of the State Law on Dangerous Dogs (LHundG)
- Dog keeping - leaflet
- Statutes of the city of Idar-Oberstein on the levying of dog tax
- https://antrag-kommunal.service.rlp.de/civ.public/start.html?oe=00.00.IDARO.02.01&mode=cc&cc_key=OZG_Hundesteuer
What else should I know?
The import or movement of dangerous dogs into Germany is regulated by the Act on the Restriction of the Movement or Import of Dangerous Dogs into Germany.
Further information can be obtained from the Trier Supervisory and Service Directorate as the state regulatory authority.