Cats in Hessen, Germany: rules and travel

Hesse has no general chip, insurance, register or Sachkunde duty for ordinary dogs. Those duties apply to dangerous dogs; all dogs must wear an owner tag outside the property and be leashed in certain places.

The Hessian HundeVO is a state ordinance; dog tax and some leash areas are set by municipalities.

The national rules for Germany apply here too. National rules

Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.