There were more than 32 thousand new registrations of pet dogs in Norway in 2022. Among these, measured by new registration numbers, the most popular dog breed was the Border Collie.
Comparison to Sweden
In Sweden, Labrador Retriever dogs were the most popular breed in 2022 with 38,043 animals. Also, more than 22 thousand registered German Shepherd dogs were recorded.
Banned dog breeds
In Norway, dog breeds which are considered potentially aggressive and dangerous are banned. It is also illegal to have crossbreeds of them or import these dogs into the country. Moreover, it is against the law to import dogs that have been trained to attack. Banned dog breed are for example Pit Bull Terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers. In general, the import of live animals is strictly regulated. Despite the strict regulations, the import value of live animals has been high in 2022 compared to the previous years.
Most popular dog breeds in Norway in 2022, by number of registrations
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