Bringing dogs to Oria

Hi Mand1.   Although not yet in Spain, I've researched this subject in detail, as our 2 dogs are retiring to Spain with us shortly.   Although no breed of dog is banned in Spain, they do have a 'dangerous dogs list' and yes, Staffies are on it unfortunately.  A dog licence is required in their case which I believe lasts for 5 years, must be muzzled in public and controlled on a lead no longer than 1.5 meters long.

I checked this as we moved from England to Ireland 7 years ago with our 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, they also are on that same list over here and we have to recognise those same rules here that you will also in Spain, although here we have to renew the license annually.   How the hell they got on a dangerous dog list is beyond me?

Very frustrating as they are such a gentle breed of dog, much like most Staffies I've known.          

I guess the Staffie's downfall is that they are very often associated with the gang thug as a status symbol, the poor dog would have been abused and conditioned from pup to adult to be aggressive.  As all decent dog owners will know,  any dog is as friendly or as vicious as its upbringing with the owner.

Hope that info is of use to you and good luck with your move.  I love Staffin by the way!

Thank you, if anyone knows the process, ie who to register with etc would be much appreciated 👍 

It's all here, or Google 'how to register dogs in Spain:

Mand1.

Sorry, the attachment is too big and won't copy and paste to this file, and its quite a complicated process.  By far easier to simply Google 'How to register dogs in Spain'. 

Its all there and you really do need to read it for yourself, any of the process missed will only end in tears.

Good Morning. If you register with a vet in Spain they will advise on what you need to do.  I had to have a medical to assess my ability to handle/manage our dog which cost 50 euros.  We then had to arrange an additional insurance premium which was over a 100 euros per year and yes he had to be muzzled when outside of our property and to be on a lead at all times.

Hope this info is helpful

Sue

Hi there,

You have had some helpful advice already but thought I’d throw in my penny’s worth, lol.

If you’re Staffies are not 100% pedigree, they won’t be listed on the dangerous dogs list. However, they are big, strong dogs anyway and so I would adhere to all regulations - just in case. 

If, like me, you have land and your dogs won’t be going out of your private area, except maybe for vet’s visits, you wouldn’t have to worry about some of the rules. Ours, and my neighbours’ big dogs get plenty of exercise on our land and don’t need to go out any further. 

However, registering with a vet would give you peace of mind and lots of information.

Good luck,

Janice

Thanks, I was getting worried about this as one of our pooches, is rarely on a lead, the other does when near roads, as his a bit thick lol, neither of them have ever worn a muzzle and it would be quite scary for them, as big and strong as they are they are both big woosies. 

The reason Staffies are on the dangerous dog list is historically they were interbred with Pitbull Terries, As it is impossible to tell how much Pitbull is in a Staffie without a DNA test various countries decided to just put lump Pitbulls and Staffies together.

As previously mentioned your vet will guide you, but when you first arrive, you should go straight to the Town Hall in Oria (if that were you are living) registered them and get the license. 

Its a simply process just another piece of Spanish red tape!!

Good luck  Jenni

I don't have Staffies, I have Ridgebacks which aren't on the dangerous dogs list in Spain?

What dogs do you have?