Dogs in Canton of Zug, Switzerland: rules, tax and travel
Zug has no cantonal dog law in force (the Kantonsrat rejected one in 2015), so tax and leash rules come from each municipality; insurance is not compulsory per Comparis.
Rules differ by municipality; examples checked: Risch and Walchwil.
The national rules for Switzerland apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Dog tax and licence
Set by each municipality. Risch: CHF 70 per year (CHF 35 for farm guard dogs), from 1 Jan 2026. Walchwil: CHF 120 per year.[1]
70 to 120 CHF a year
Leash and muzzle
Risch: from 1 March to 31 October dogs may not run loose in farm crops without permission. Walchwil: leash in forest, at forest edge and near crops unless the owner supervises closely.[1]
Other rules
Cantonal law history: the Kantonsrat rejected the Hundegesetz in the first reading by 34 to 33 (Vorlage 2451.5, Nov 2015). A newer draft was seen in search results but its status was not confirmed.[2]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Liability insurance. 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.