Most popular dog breeds in Norway 2021, by number of registrations
There were more than 37 thousand new registrations of pet dogs in Norway in 2021. 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 2021 with 35,876 animals. Also, more than 32 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 2021 compared to the previous years.
Comparison to Sweden
In Sweden, Labrador Retriever dogs were the most popular breed in 2021 with 35,876 animals. Also, more than 32 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 2021 compared to the previous years.
