Staffies in Spain

Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:44pm

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Hi everyone. My husband and I are planning to move to the Calpe area next year, having taken early retirement. We have 2 rescue staffies (Staffordshire Bull Terriers) ... one is definitely pure staffie (17 years old), the other is staffie crossed with a hound of some sort (8 years old). I believe that they will need to go through a special process to be allowed to stay in Spain, as the breed is regarded as a fighting breed :-( and that this involves a physical examination and a psychological examination. Has anyone been through this process please as I'd like to understand what's involved, particularly with regards to the psychological examination? Our younger dog was severely abused as a youngster and although he is super friendly and wouldn't hurt a fly, he would probably growl if backed into a corner by someone he didn't know (a test very sadly done by some of the rescues here in the UK) or was faced with something which seemed threatening.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. If anyone has any knowledge they can share about the above I'd be eternally grateful!

Best wishes from a grey UK! :-)

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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:50am

jimtaylor

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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:50am

It sounds like you think it's the dog that has the psychological test. It isn't - it's you!

You have to be assessed to ensure they think you're suitable to own a 'dangerous' dog, and that you're physically capable of controlling it.

Have you read this thread?:

Dangerous dog or not?

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:24pm

nhelyer

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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:24pm

Thank you so much for the very helpful and very quicky reply! It's hugely appreciated. I did indeed think the psychological test was on the dog rather than the owner, so am now feeling very foolish - but relieved! :-) I work for a staffie rescue here in the UK so am quite happy to be rigorously assessed. Thank you also for sending me the link to the other thread, which I hadn't found and which gave me all the info I need for now, thank you.

Again, very many thanks for your help!

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Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:10pm

sans66

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Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:10pm

Hi we have an english bull terrier and had to go through this process. Its not as hard as it seems. Firstly you go to the town hall to register. They send you to a doctor who checks your vision , blood pressure and grip strength. She asks a few questions about your health and thats it. Charges you 55 euro and gives you a certificate. Then you have to go to the sanidad in the old town with proof of pet insurance in spain. Has to cover public liability over 120,000 euros. They then send your details off to check i think like a criminal records check. Approx 3 weeks later you get your licence which you have to carry all the time when you walk the dog. You will need 2 licences ad you are only allowed 1 "dangerous dog" per person.

Hope this helps

Jane