Proof of competence: North Rhine-Westphalia
Is proof of competence required, and for whom? This is what the official source says for North Rhine-Westphalia, with the date checked.
sourcedchecked on 28 October 2026
Summary
Owners of dangerous dogs, of the breeds under § 10 and of large dogs (from 40 cm or 20 kg)
The rule
Competence must be proven by owners of dangerous dogs (§ 6, certificate from the official veterinarian), of the breeds under § 10 and of large dogs with at least 40 cm shoulder height or at least 20 kg weight (§ 11 Abs. 2). For § 10 breeds and large dogs, recognised experts can also issue the proof (§ 10 Abs. 3, § 11 Abs. 3).
Source
recht.nrw.de: Hundegesetz für das Land Nordrhein-Westfalen (LHundG NRW), version of 27.09.2016
checked on 28 October 2026
Proof of competence in the other federal states
- Baden-Württemberg
- Bavaria
- Berlin
- Brandenburg
- Bremen
- Hamburg
- Hesse
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Lower Saxony
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Saarland
- Saxony
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Thuringia
Dog rules North Rhine-Westphalia: 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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