{"id":139891,"date":"2022-07-11T15:23:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:23:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:23:35","slug":"is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Italy a dog friendly country?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Is_Italy_a_dog_friendly_country\" title=\"Is Italy a dog friendly country?\">Is Italy a dog friendly country?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Are_dogs_popular_in_Italy\" title=\"Are dogs popular in Italy?\">Are dogs popular in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Whats_the_most_common_dog_in_Italy\" title=\"Whats the most common dog in Italy?\">Whats the most common dog in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Does_Italy_have_dog_breed_restrictions\" title=\"Does Italy have dog breed restrictions?\">Does Italy have dog breed restrictions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Are_dogs_allowed_everywhere_in_Italy\" title=\"Are dogs allowed everywhere in Italy?\">Are dogs allowed everywhere in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_is_the_most_dog-friendly_country\" title=\"What is the most dog-friendly country?\">What is the most dog-friendly country?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Do_you_have_to_walk_your_dog_in_Italy\" title=\"Do you have to walk your dog in Italy?\">Do you have to walk your dog in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_is_the_most_popular_dog_in_Italy\" title=\"What is the most popular dog in Italy?\">What is the most popular dog in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_kind_of_dogs_do_Italians_like\" title=\"What kind of dogs do Italians like?\">What kind of dogs do Italians like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#How_many_people_have_dogs_in_Italy\" title=\"How many people have dogs in Italy?\">How many people have dogs in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_kind_of_dogs_do_Italians_have\" title=\"What kind of dogs do Italians have?\">What kind of dogs do Italians have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_is_the_national_dog_of_Italy\" title=\"What is the national dog of Italy?\">What is the national dog of Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_is_a_popular_pet_in_Italy\" title=\"What is a popular pet in Italy?\">What is a popular pet in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_is_the_biggest_Italian_dog\" title=\"What is the biggest Italian dog?\">What is the biggest Italian dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Are_American_Staffordshire_Terriers_allowed_in_Italy\" title=\"Are American Staffordshire Terriers allowed in Italy?\">Are American Staffordshire Terriers allowed in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#How_many_dogs_can_you_own_in_Italy\" title=\"How many dogs can you own in Italy?\">How many dogs can you own in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Are_pit_bulls_banned_in_the_EU\" title=\"Are pit bulls banned in the EU?\">Are pit bulls banned in the EU?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Can_I_bring_my_dog_to_Italy_with_me\" title=\"Can I bring my dog to Italy with me?\">Can I bring my dog to Italy with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Are_dogs_allowed_on_beaches_in_Italy\" title=\"Are dogs allowed on beaches in Italy?\">Are dogs allowed on beaches in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Do_apartments_in_Italy_allow_dogs\" title=\"Do apartments in Italy allow dogs?\">Do apartments in Italy allow dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_is_the_most_dog_friendly_place_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the most dog friendly place in the world?\">What is the most dog friendly place in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_countries_are_dogs_not_allowed\" title=\"What countries are dogs not allowed?\">What countries are dogs not allowed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Is_Europe_dog_friendly\" title=\"Is Europe dog friendly?\">Is Europe dog friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#Is_USA_dog_friendly\" title=\"Is USA dog friendly?\">Is USA dog friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-italy-a-dog-friendly-country\/#What_does_my_dog_need_to_enter_Italy\" title=\"What does my dog need to enter Italy?\">What does my dog need to enter Italy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Italy_a_dog_friendly_country\"><\/span>Is Italy a dog friendly country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Italy is one of the most pet-friendly countries in Europe. Italians love their puppies and many families have one or more pet dogs. Pet dogs are allowed in most public places, including most tourist attractions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_popular_in_Italy\"><\/span>Are dogs popular in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, <b>dogs and cats are the most popular pet animals among Italians. According to a survey from 2019, 60 percent of Italians pet owners had a dog and 58 percent owned a cat. Other popular pet animals appeared to be fish, turtles, and birds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_common_dog_in_Italy\"><\/span>Whats the most common dog in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Cane Corso is the most popular Italian dog breed, according to AKC&#8217;s registration statistics. The Cane Corso is a large, muscular and athletic dog that needs a lot of exercise. In its native Italy, Cane Corsos were property watchdogs and hunters of wild boar, says Peterson.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Italy_have_dog_breed_restrictions\"><\/span>Does Italy have dog breed restrictions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITALIAN PET REGULATIONS <b>Italy has no breed restrictions. Shelter for pets is required. Pets may not be tied up and left unattended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_allowed_everywhere_in_Italy\"><\/span>Are dogs allowed everywhere in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italy is one of the most pet friendly countries in the world. <b>Pets are allowed in public places, restaurants, shops and public transport. The authorities are much more friendlier to cats and dogs than those in the US, Australia and the UK.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_dog-friendly_country\"><\/span>What is the most dog-friendly country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most Dog-Friendly Countries Around The World<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Switzerland. Dog lovers, rejoice!  <\/li>\n<li>United States. It&#8217;s no surprise that with over 60 parks protected by the National Park Service, the United States is one of the best places to travel with a dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Germany.  <\/li>\n<li>Canada.  <\/li>\n<li>France.  <\/li>\n<li>The Netherlands.  <\/li>\n<li>Japan.  <\/li>\n<li>Austria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>30-Apr-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_walk_your_dog_in_Italy\"><\/span>Do you have to walk your dog in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITALIAN PET REGULATIONS <b>Italy has no breed restrictions. Shelter for pets is required. Pets may not be tied up and left unattended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_dog_in_Italy\"><\/span>What is the most popular dog in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Italy is one of the most pet-friendly countries in Europe. Italians love their puppies and many families have one or more pet dogs. Pet dogs are allowed in most public places, including most tourist attractions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_dogs_do_Italians_like\"><\/span>What kind of dogs do Italians like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cane Corso<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_people_have_dogs_in_Italy\"><\/span>How many people have dogs in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? The most famous Italian dog breeds include: the Spinone Italiano, Cane Corso, Bolognese, St Bernard, Bracco Italiano, Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian Greyhound, Cirneco dell&#8217; Etna, Maremma Sheepdog, Bergamasco, Segugio Italiano, Volpino Italiano, Lagotto Romagnolo, Maltese and the Cane di Oropa.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_dogs_do_Italians_have\"><\/span>What kind of dogs do Italians have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 of the Best Italian Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>01 of 10. Bergamasco Sheepdog. Volofin \/ Getty Images.  <\/li>\n<li>02 of 10. Bolognese. sssss1gmel \/ Getty Images.  <\/li>\n<li>03 of 10. Bracco Italiano. olgagorovenko \/ Getty Images.  <\/li>\n<li>04 of 10. Cane Corso.  <\/li>\n<li>05 of 10. Italian Greyhound.  <\/li>\n<li>06 of 10. Lagotto Romagnolo.  <\/li>\n<li>07 of 10. Maremma Sheepdog.  <\/li>\n<li>08 of 10. Neapolitan Mastiff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_national_dog_of_Italy\"><\/span>What is the national dog of Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spinone Italiano<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_popular_pet_in_Italy\"><\/span>What is a popular pet in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>dogs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_Italian_dog\"><\/span>What is the biggest Italian dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Neapolitan Mastiff<\/b> Another foreboding Italian breed, the Neapolitan Mastiff is a large dog that was developed in southern Italy. Weighing up to 150 pounds, this massive breed may look intimidating at first. With a huge, wrinkly head and rugged body, the Neapolitan Mastiff resembles a modern-day monster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_American_Staffordshire_Terriers_allowed_in_Italy\"><\/span>Are American Staffordshire Terriers allowed in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Italy is one of the most pet friendly countries in the world. Pets are allowed in public places, restaurants, shops and public transport. The authorities are much more friendlier to cats and dogs than those in the US, Australia and the UK.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_can_you_own_in_Italy\"><\/span>How many dogs can you own in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staffies in Italy As far as we can tell <b>all breeds of dogs including Staffordshire Bull Terriers are allowed since 2009 except a few in Venice (Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher). You are however encouraged to use a leash and muzzle in public places.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pit_bulls_banned_in_the_EU\"><\/span>Are pit bulls banned in the EU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 dogs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_my_dog_to_Italy_with_me\"><\/span>Can I bring my dog to Italy with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Italy is one of the most pet-friendly countries in Europe. Italians love their puppies and many families have one or more pet dogs. Pet dogs are allowed in most public places, including most tourist attractions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_allowed_on_beaches_in_Italy\"><\/span>Are dogs allowed on beaches in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, cats and dogs can travel from the United States to Italy as long as they have the following: A valid Veterinary Certificate (stating owners details, a description of the animal, details of identification and vaccinations) A valid rabies vaccine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_apartments_in_Italy_allow_dogs\"><\/span>Do apartments in Italy allow dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>there are only three beaches in Italy where you can take a dog, says the waiter at the very stylish Versiliana Beach Club at Marina di Pietrasanta, just next door to the swanky seaside resort of Forte dei Marni. The nearest one is 200 kilometres away, near Grosseto.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_dog_friendly_place_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the most dog friendly place in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 10 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the World:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tel Aviv, Israel.<\/li>\n<li>Toronto, Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Paris, France.<\/li>\n<li>Seattle, Washington, USA.<\/li>\n<li>Berlin, Germany.<\/li>\n<li>Rome, Italy.<\/li>\n<li>New York City, New York, USA.<\/li>\n<li>Geneva, Switzerland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_countries_are_dogs_not_allowed\"><\/span>What countries are dogs not allowed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The worst countries for dogs <b>Azerbaijan (0.40) Iran (0.45 points) Belarus (32.42 points) Indonesia (35.54 points)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Europe_dog_friendly\"><\/span>Is Europe dog friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re taking a holiday and would love to take your dog along, whether for a shorter vacation or long-term travels, Europe is your ideal destination. <b>Not only is Europe about the most dog-friendly part of the world, it&#8217;s easy to travel with your dog in between many of the countries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_USA_dog_friendly\"><\/span>Is USA dog friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>it&#8217;s not as dog-friendly as most of Europe, it&#8217;s still very easy to travel around the USA with a dog, whether you&#8217;re road-tripping across the country or visiting for a quick break.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_my_dog_need_to_enter_Italy\"><\/span>What does my dog need to enter Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italy is one of the most pet friendly countries in the world. <b>Pets are allowed in public places, restaurants, shops and public transport. The authorities are much more friendlier to cats and dogs than those in the US, Australia and the UK.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is Italy a dog friendly country?Are dogs popular in Italy?Whats the most common dog in Italy?Does Italy have dog breed restrictions?Are dogs allowed everywhere in Italy?What is the most dog-friendly country?Do you have to walk your dog in Italy?What is the most popular dog in Italy?What kind of dogs do Italians like?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139891"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139891"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139891\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}