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Are pit bulls illegal in Germany?

Yes. Pit bulls are banned in Germany. Importing one has been banned nationwide since 2001.

Federal Act restricting the import of dangerous dogs, s.2(1), in force 21 Apr 2001: Pitbull-Terrier and crosses may not be imported or brought into Germany; upheld by the Constitutional Court 16 Mar 2004.

Source: HundVerbrEinfG s.2 (2001)

• Germany is one of 17 countries where pit bulls are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 9 (Denmark and France).
• In Europe: banned in 7 of 39 countries.

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