In Which Countries Are Cane Corsos Legal Or Banned? Know Before You Go
Cane Corsos have been outlawed in a number of countries, but they’re generally legal to own as pets in the U.S., where their numbers are on the rise. Cane Corsos are also generally legal to own as pets in some European countries, but not all.
Cane Corsos have been outlawed in a number of countries, but they’re generally legal to own as pets in the U.S., where their numbers are on the rise. Cane Corsos are also generally legal to own as pets in some European countries, but not all.
What’s Legal and What’s Not?
In Germany, for example, it is illegal to keep canines that “savage or threaten humans.” Local animal protection laws were tightened recently when Bavarian police shot and killed an escaped Cane Corso who reportedly menaced bystanders with his teeth bared and barking wildly. The shooter was cleared of wrongdoing when it turned out that the dog had been improperly registered.
Cane Corsos are also generally legal to own as pets in some European countries, but not all. Previously outlawed throughout Europe — including Austria, Switzerland, Norway, France, Denmark, and England — they are now legal in many countries on the continent, perhaps due to breeders’ efforts.
They are legal for pets in the following countries: Austria, Belgium*, Bulgaria, Croatia*, Czech Republic, Denmark*, Estonia, France*, Germany*, Greece *(although not allowed to be imported), Hungary*, Italy* (not allowed to be imported), Latvia *(although not allowed to be imported), Lithuania *(although not allowed to be imported), Luxembourg*, Macedonia, Monaco, Poland*, Portugal*, Romania, Slovakia*, Slovenia*, Sweden* and Switzerland*. (* = only if neutered)
They are legal to own, but not as pets in the following countries: Albania*, Armenia *(although not allowed to be imported), Azerbaijan*, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina*, Britain (requires muzzle while out in public), Bulgaria, Turkey*, Kazakhstan *(although not allowed to be imported) Moldova*, Ukraine *, Kyrgyzstan*, Latvia (* = only if neutered) and Russia*.
Cane Corsos are banned or require special permits for ownership in other European countries. Although they are legal to own in Serbia* , spaying/neutering is compulsory. In Ireland*, they are illegal with breeders and owners needing licenses. Malta* also has a ban on them with breeders and owners required to have licenses. In Montenegro*, they are legal but must wear a muzzle in public at all times. In Scotland*, they are not allowed without a special exemption from a court.
In non-European countries, Cane Corsos are illegal as pets in Australia* , South Africa *(although not allowed to be imported), and New Zealand*. (* = only if neutered)
Their legality varies in other countries worldwide including the United States of America, Canada*, Singapore *and Hong Kong *. (*= only if neutered)
