NFSA Norway Food Safety

Six Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Norway

NFSA Norway's guidance page on banned dog breeds was updated on 28 February 2025 to add contact information for the police and the National Police Directorate. The page lists six prohibited breeds (Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasilerio, Tosa Inu, Dogo Argentino, Czechoslovakian Wolfdog) plus wolf-dog hybrids, and confirms that owning, breeding, importing, or importing semen or embryos of these breeds is against the law. The underlying legal prohibitions and breed list remain unchanged.

Requirements for Bringing Dogs, Cats, Ferrets to Norway

NFSA Norway has published a guide for pet owners travelling to Norway with dogs, cats, or ferrets. The document outlines entry requirements including health documentation, vaccination rules, and treatment specifications. The guide also notes special requirements for the import of former stray animals from other countries.