Cats in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany: rules and travel

In North Rhine-Westphalia the strict duties (notification, chip, insurance, Sachkunde) apply to large dogs (40 cm or 20 kg and above) and listed or dangerous dogs. All dogs must be leashed in pedestrian zones, enclosed parks, public buildings and at events.

The Landeshundegesetz NRW is a state law; the Ordnungsamt of each municipality handles notifications and may allow off-leash areas.

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.