Proof of competence: Baden-Württemberg
Is proof of competence required, and for whom? This is what the official source says for Baden-Württemberg, with the date checked.
sourcedchecked on 28 October 2026
Summary
Owners of fighting dogs (requirement for the permit)
The rule
Competence is a requirement for the permit to keep a fighting dog. The Ministry of the Interior does not mention a competence or dog licence requirement for all owners.
Open points
How competence is to be proven is not stated on the page.
Source
checked on 28 October 2026
Proof of competence in the other federal states
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- Saxony-Anhalt
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Dog rules Baden-Württemberg: all six topicsProof of competence in all federal states
No guarantee
As of: 28 October 2026. The official text alone is authoritative. Source and date checked per row.
Not legal advice. We summarise the rules in plain language. This is a guide and does not replace information from the competent authority.
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