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Is dog meat illegal in Germany?

Yes. Dog meat is banned in Germany. Its food law bans producing or selling dog, cat or monkey meat.

Animal Food Hygiene Ordinance s.22(1a): prohibited to obtain or place on the market meat of dogs (Canidae), cats (Felidae) or monkeys for human consumption (consolidated text, 2026).

Source: Tier-LMHV s.22(1a)

• Germany is one of 15 countries where dog meat is banned, and 7 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 9 (Austria and Luxembourg).
• In Europe: banned in 10 of 39 countries.

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