Puppies For Sale in Netherlands (96) | Petzlover (2024)

FAQs

How do I get a puppy in the Netherlands? ›

You must be at least 16 years old to buy a pet in the Netherlands. By law, sellers may not display animals for sale in shop windows and must provide the buyer with written information about their health. Local pet stores across the country tend to sell smaller animals such as birds, aquarium fish, and hamsters.

You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper. You will be charged the cargo rate plus the pet shipper's fee. Many airlines now require this method unless your pet is small enough to fit in the cabin.

In the Netherlands a dog's health and well-being became an indicator of their owner's well-being, which in turn meant that attitudes towards animal welfare also changed. People saw well-fed and groomed dogs as symbols of wealth, which led to pets being treated much better.

In some municipalities, you must register your dog within 14 days either in person at the local municipality (gemeente) or digitally via DigiD. Dog tax (hondenbelasting) varies from one place to the next, and will cost approximately €60 – 150 per year. There are additional charges for each dog you have.

If you are travelling from a non-EU country to the Netherlands, you will need the following for your pet: An EU pet passport or valid veterinary certificate. You can get this from your vet. A vaccination against rabies.

Getting your shop on with your dog

Also, good to keep in mind: supermarkets don't allow dogs inside, and we wouldn't recommend leaving them outside, just in case they get whisked away!

We recommend that you always ask for an adoption fee for your animal to make sure the new adopter is serieus, we call this the 'adoption costs'. You can charge a maximum of €275 for a dog, €75 for a cat and €25 for a rabbit.

The Netherlands already had banned the breeding of animals with short snouts, in 2019, prompting the Dutch Kennel Club to end registration of 12 brachycephalic dog breeds, including English bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, cavalier King Charles spaniels and Boston terriers.

The Netherlands is an animal-friendly country, so it's no surprise that it is a great place to holiday with your pet. With our beautiful beaches and stunning national parks, there are lots of places where you can spend quality time with your pet while relaxing and exploring everything the Netherlands has to offer.

How much does it cost to own a dog in the Netherlands? ›

As of 2017, owners of a dog spend most on dog food with an average expenditure of approximately 500 euros a year, whereas animal taxes amounted to roughly 125 euros a year. The least was spend on a pet insurance and the medical costs, both with an average expenditure of a 100 euros a year.