As our dog was born in the UK and has a British issued pet passport, does he have any extra protection concerning these new dog laws in Switzerland? Do we have the right to repatriate him at any time?[/quote]


Dear Moabman,

I would imagine that should your dog not pass their definition of "non-dangerous dog" you may be given a second chance after taking some obedience lessons (I know, how stuipd)- but it would be at this time that I would seriously study think about whether you want to subject your dog to the test again, and possibly fail a second time. I guess it depends on the way they test your dog, and how many times you get to "resit" the test, if any! Before the final "resit" may be the time to "repatriate" your dog if you are not sure your dog will pass. I have also studied this alternative.

As for any extra rights for having done the correct paperwork from the UK, no you do not have extra or any different rights when it comes to this BSL legislation. You should expect to be treated equally as everyone else.

Best wishes