How can I buy a dog in Switzerland?

Instead of buying a pet, visit your local shelter or contact a local rescue group, where you will likely to find dozens of healthy, well-socialised puppies, kittens, and adult pets, including purebreds, just waiting for that special home – YOURS. Click HERE to search your nearest animal shelter within Switzerland.

Are there Swiss taxes for owning a dog?

Costs of keeping pets in Switzerland If you have a dog, you’ll have to pay an annual dog ownership tax. This can be as much as CHF 150 per year. You must also carry personal liability insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung) with a minimum of CHF 1 million in coverage.

How much does it cost to own a dog in Switzerland?

All expenses considered, the basic costs of keeping dogs can easily total 1500 francs per year and dog. Having your dog treated by a veterinarian can be one of the biggest expenses which you will face as a dog owner in Switzerland. A blood test can cost anywhere from 300 to 1000 francs.

Are dogs allowed in supermarkets in Switzerland?

Supermarkets are also Fido-free zones, but over the eastern border in Austria, the Interspar in Dornbirn allows dogs to ride on a blanket or in a bag in your shopping basket while you’re shopping. You’re 100% responsible to pay for anything they consume while your back is turned.

What pet is illegal in Switzerland?

guinea pig
At first, it sounds like one of the silliest laws ever: in Switzerland, you’re not allowed to own just one guinea pig or parrot. The reason for this is that they’re social species, and they are considered victims of abuse if they aren’t able to regularly interact with others of their species.

What dogs are banned in Switzerland?

Restricted breeds in Switzerland

• American Staffordshire Terrier.
• Boerbull.
• Bullmastiff.
• Cane Corso.
• Dogue Argentin.
• Dogue de Bordeaux.
• Fila Brasileiro.
• English Mastiff.

What is the law about owning pets in Switzerland?

There are no special restrictions or regulations on the ownership of cats, which account for some 28% of all household pets in Switzerland. Cat owners are also not obliged to pay tax on their pet. Dogs are a different story. In most cantons the tax is reduced, or waived, for guide and rescue dogs.

Is it illegal to pee standing up in Switzerland?

Better not go in Switzerland: it’s not only illegal to flush the toilet after 10pm if you’re in an apartment, but also illegal for men to urinate standing up late at night.

What is the most popular pet in Switzerland?

Cats
Cats (65%) are the most popular pets, followed by dogs (31%), rodents (13%), fish (6%) and reptiles (5%). Around half of all cat owners own one cat; 35% even own two. Other pet owners who own rodents, fish, reptiles and birds usually also own more than one.

Is dog training mandatory in Switzerland?

The law requires anyone getting a new dog to attend four hours of obedience classes with their pooch, plus an additional theory course for first-time dog owners, Swissinfo.ch explains. About one in five dog owners were found to be skipping the course entirely.

Do you have to declare goods in Switzerland?

The Custom’s Administration’s app provides information for members of the public on the most important formalities, e.g. whether you have to declare goods or not. If you have to pay customs duty on the goods, you can do this directly with the app. Is there a refund for foreign VAT paid for goods purchased abroad?

What kind of taxes do you pay in Switzerland?

When you enter Switzerland, personal effects, travelling provisions and fuel in the tank of your vehicle are tax and duty-free. For other goods being carried, VAT and duty will be levied depending on their total value (over CHF 300) and according to the quantity.

Do you have to pay VAT when you enter Switzerland?

Importation into Switzerland. When you enter Switzerland, personal effects, travelling provisions and fuel in the tank of your vehicle are tax and duty-free. For other goods being carried, VAT and duty will be levied depending on their total value (over CHF 300) and according to the quantity. However, duty will only be levied on foodstuffs,

What do customs regulations apply for private individuals when entering Switzerland?

Information about customs clearance and duty-free allowances. What customs regulations apply for private individuals when importing goods into Switzerland? Information about customs clearance and duty-free allowances.