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Show dog shows or cat shows

If you hold a dog or cat show or a similar event in an area with a risk of rabies or with animals from another country, you must report this to the relevant authority.

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Detailed description

You must report a dog or cat show or similar event to the relevant authority if dogs and cats participate together or individually and

  • the event takes place in an area with a risk of rabies or
  • the animals come from an EU country or another state.

The event may be restricted or prohibited, for example to prevent an animal disease.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You have a permit to exhibit animals if you want to hold the dog or cat show commercially.

Documents required

  • Please include the following information in your ad:
    • to the organizing person
    • to the responsible person
    • Place, time and period of the event
    • Information about the animal species on display
    • Countries of origin of the animals
  • Please submit the following documents with your advertisement:
    • Permission to exhibit animals if you wish to hold the dog or cat show commercially
  • If you would like to exhibit animals from abroad, please also:
    • Animal health certificate and supporting documents (proof of vaccination, proof of blood test results)
    • Event permit
    • Registration number

Please note

The online service is currently only available for the Hamburg-Mitte district.

Deadlines

Advertise the event at least 4 weeks in advance.

Procedure

You can advertise the dog or cat show in writing or via the online service.



If you would like to report the exhibition in writing:

  • You describe your request with all important information.
  • You submit the notification with all required documents.
  • You send the report to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will accept your report.
  • You will receive a confirmation.
  • You will be informed of any restriction or prohibition.

If you would like to use the online service:

  • You access the online service.
  • You fill out the notification form.
  • You upload all necessary documents.
  • The responsible authority will accept your report.
  • You will receive a confirmation.
  • You will be informed of any restriction or prohibition.

Processing time



Processing takes approximately 1 - 3 weeks.

Fees

no





Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

Section 4 paragraph 1 Rabies Ordinance (TollwV)







Section 4 paragraph 2 Rabies Ordinance (TollwV)




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Last updated: 13.09.2025