Dogs in Alberta, Canada: rules, tax and travel
Calgary requires every cat and dog aged 3 months or older to be licensed. Dog licences cost $45 if sterilized and $71 if not.
Alberta municipalities set pet licensing; Calgary is shown as the example.
The national rules for Canada apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Cats and dogs aged 3 months or older need a City of Calgary licence. Dog 2026: $45 sterilized, $71 not; vicious dog licence $315; nuisance animal licence $125. A false sterilization claim can bring a $500 fine.[1]
typical 45 CAD, 45 to 71 CAD a year
Dogs with a microchip or tattoo do not have to wear their licence tag.[1]
Not confirmed yet: Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- calgary.ca/pets/licences.html (official)