Dogs in Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland: rules, tax and travel
Appenzell Innerrhoden taxes dogs through the district (CHF 50 to 500 a year) and requires liability insurance for every dog.
The districts (Bezirke) collect the tax and run dog control.
The national rules for Switzerland apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Owners report a dog older than 3 months to the district when they next buy the dog licence; dogs must be marked and registered at the owner's cost (Art. 12, 14).[1]
Dog tax and licence
Between CHF 50 and CHF 500 per year for each dog older than 3 months, collected by the district (Art. 15).[1]
50 to 500 CHF a year
No general course. The district can order a dog owner course or training course (Art. 10).[1]
Insurance
Compulsory for all dog owners (Art. 17).[1]
Leash and muzzle
Aggressive dogs must be enclosed, leashed or muzzled. Dogs may not run loose on school playgrounds, play areas or sports fields. Districts may set leash zones (Art. 5, 6). No forest rule.[1]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.