Dogs in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland: rules, tax and travel
Appenzell Ausserrhoden requires liability insurance (Comparis lists CHF 5 million minimum), registration within 14 days, and a dog tax capped at CHF 200 per dog.
The cantonal government sets the tax and the minimum insurance cover.
The national rules for Switzerland apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Marking and registration under federal rules; owners must report a dog older than 3 months within 14 days (Art. 13, 14 Hundegesetz).[1]
Dog tax and licence
The cantonal government sets the yearly tax, capped at CHF 200 for the first dog; each further dog pays double (Art. 19).[1]
No general course. Authorities can order training courses, with or without the dog (Art. 15).[1]
Insurance
Compulsory (Art. 11). The government sets the minimum; Comparis lists CHF 5 million.[1]
Leash and muzzle
Leash required where no other control is possible, on school grounds, playgrounds, sports fields, public parks and buildings, public transport and livestock pastures. Municipalities may add places (Art. 8). No forest rule in the law.[1]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- ar.lexwork.naz.ch/de/dta/525.1.pdf (official)