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Dogs in British Columbia, Canada: rules, tax and travel

British Columbia has no provincial pet licence; municipalities set their own. Vancouver charges a $61 dog licence.

Dog licences, leash rules and limits are set by each BC municipality; Vancouver 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

Registration

Dog licensing is set by each municipality. Vancouver standard dog licence $61; aggressive dog licence $200.[1]

typical 61 CAD, 61 to 200 CAD a year

Not confirmed yet: Microchip, 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

  1. vancouver.ca/home-property-development/fines-and-fees.aspx (official)