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Dangerous dogs in Saxony: So many live among us!
There are 182 dangerous dogs living in the Free State of Saxony. Statistics, laws and local regulations on the subject of dog ownership.
Dangerous dogs in Saxony: So many live among us!
In the Free State of Saxony, the issue of dangerous dogs is becoming increasingly explosive. Current statistics show that a total of 182 dogs were classified as dangerous at the end of 2024. The figures come from a request from Susanne Schaper, the leader of the Left in the Saxon state parliament. According to sächsische.de, the Ministry of the Interior distinguishes between 49 “suspected dangerous dogs with a liability permit” and 133 dogs that are dangerous has been proven in individual cases.
The list of suspected dangerous breeds, which includes, among others, the American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier, is causing a particular stir. Of the 49 suspected dangerous dogs, 12 live in Leipzig and 11 in Dresden. Of the 133 dogs that were found to be dangerous in individual cases, Leipzig leads the ranking with 38 dogs, followed by the Vogtland district with 20 and the Meißen district with 16.
Individual cases and security-relevant measures
Last year, 26 of the dogs classified as dangerous were seized by the authorities and placed in animal shelters. There are 11 dogs from Leipzig and only one in Dresden. The seized dogs included not only breeds that are normally considered dangerous, but also a large number of individual cases, such as a Jack Russell mix.
The danger of aggressive dogs can be controlled by the law to protect the population from dangerous dogs, which regulates revosax.sachsen.de. This law states that in order to keep dangerous dogs, a permit from the district police authority is required, which entails various requirements such as expertise and liability insurance. In addition, dangerous dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled outside of securely fenced properties.
Statistical view of dog injuries
The incidents related to these dogs are alarming. Dogs classified as potentially dangerous injured a total of 10 people in Saxony last year, including a child in Dresden. There were also 14 additional injuries caused by crossing these breeds, as well as one fatal incident for another dog.
In addition, dogs that were not classified as dangerous injured 451 people last year, including 55 children under 14. Leipzig in particular caused a stir, where 84 people were injured by such dogs.
regulations in the region
In Saxony there are no uniform regulations regarding mandatory muzzles or dog-prohibition zones. Rather, cities and municipalities can draw up their own regulations. In cities such as Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz, special rules must be observed: In Leipzig there is a general leash requirement, while in Dresden the leash requirement only applies in certain areas of the city. Dog owners are well advised to check local regulations to avoid unwanted incidents.
In summary, the current situation in Saxony shows that the issue of dangerous dogs is closely linked to safety issues. Responsible behavior on the part of dog owners and compliance with legal requirements are crucial to ensuring the safety of citizens.
For further information about the regulations for keeping dogs, we recommend taking a look at dogondo.de, where all the important points can be found.