Do I have to declare dangerous dog breeds at Netherlands customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Netherlands customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare dangerous dog breeds in Netherlands?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Algemene douanewet, Artikel 10:1, eerste lid, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed. Under Algemene douanewet, Artikel 10:1, tweede lid, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 0 and 4 years of imprisonment; an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship dangerous dog breeds to Netherlands instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take dangerous dog breeds out of Netherlands?

Netherlands publishes no separate rule for taking dangerous dog breeds out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Netherlands limit for dangerous dog breeds apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Administration) states it in Huisdieren. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Reist u met (huis)dieren? Meld u dan bij aankomst op de luchthaven of haven bij de Douane.”

How does Netherlands compare with other countries on dangerous dog breeds?

Of the 17 countries covered here, 9 prohibit dangerous dog breeds, 7 limit it and 1 let it through. Netherlands is among the strictest.

How much Dangerous dog breeds can I bring into Netherlands?

Declare

You can bring Dangerous dog breeds into Netherlands, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Huisdieren Dutch Customs

Questions about Dangerous dog breeds in Netherlands

Do I have to declare dangerous dog breeds at Netherlands customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Netherlands customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare dangerous dog breeds in Netherlands?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Algemene douanewet, Artikel 10:1, eerste lid, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed. Under Algemene douanewet, Artikel 10:1, tweede lid, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 0 and 4 years of imprisonment; an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship dangerous dog breeds to Netherlands instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take dangerous dog breeds out of Netherlands?: Netherlands publishes no separate rule for taking dangerous dog breeds out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Netherlands limit for dangerous dog breeds apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Administration) states it in Huisdieren. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Reist u met (huis)dieren? Meld u dan bij aankomst op de luchthaven of haven bij de Douane.”
How does Netherlands compare with other countries on dangerous dog breeds?: Of the 17 countries covered here, 9 prohibit dangerous dog breeds, 7 limit it and 1 let it through. Netherlands is among the strictest.

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