Listed breeds: Bremen

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Summary

Breed list with 4 breeds

The rule

Dogs of the breeds Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier as well as their crossbreeds with each other or with other dogs are dangerous dogs (§ 7 Abs. 3 BremHundeG). Keeping them is prohibited unless an exceptional permit has been granted (§ 8 Abs. 3); breeding, multiplying and trading are prohibited (§ 7 Abs. 4). Exempt are owners who are only staying in Bremen temporarily (report in advance) and non-profit animal shelters (§ 8 Abs. 4 and 5). The local police authority classifies other dogs as dangerous in individual cases, for example after a bite or threatening jumping at people (§ 7 Abs. 1).

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Conditions

Dogs whose dangerousness the local police authority has established require a permit: from 18 years of age, reliability and personal suitability, a passed practical competence test with the dog, temperament test, chip and liability insurance (§ 8 Abs. 1, § 10 Abs. 1). Only the owner or persons with a certificate from the local police authority may lead the dog; carry the permit (§ 14).

Breeds on the list

• Pit-Bull-Terrier
• Bullterrier
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Staffordshire Bullterrier

Source

Bremisches Gesetz über das Halten von Hunden (BremHundeG) vom 24. Juni 2025, Gesetzblatt der Freien Hansestadt Bremen 2025 Nr. 80, S. 598; Änderungsgesetz vom 24. März 2026 (Brem.GBl. 2026 Nr. 46, S. 312) read, only amends § 18 Abs. 2

checked on 28 October 2026