Switzerland Bans Import of Young Puppies in Animal Protection Move

New regulations effective February 2024 will prohibit professional import of puppies under 15 weeks, aiming to curb irresponsible online pet trade.

Switzerland will ban professional import of puppies under 15 weeks starting February 2024
Private individuals can still import young puppies if collected personally from foreign breeders
The ban aims to curb irresponsible online pet trade

Minimum age in weeks for professionally imported puppies

"The government aims to curb the 'irresponsible' trade in dogs from abroad, which often takes place via the Internet"
— Swiss Government Statement

New Puppy Import Ban

Switzerland will ban professional import of puppies under 15 weeks starting February 2024
Private individuals can still import young puppies if collected personally from foreign breeders
The ban aims to curb irresponsible online pet trade

Minimum age in weeks for professionally imported puppies

"The government aims to curb the 'irresponsible' trade in dogs from abroad, which often takes place via the Internet"
— Swiss Government Statement