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Quick answer: to own a PPP in Spain you generally need an administrative licence from your local council (aged 18 or over, criminal record certificate, physical and psychological fitness, liability insurance), to register the dog on the municipal register and to follow the walking rules: a suitable dog muzzle and a non-extendable dog lead of limited length. Check your local council's by-laws.
Which dogs count as PPP
Spain's national rules include a list of breeds and their crosses, as well as dogs with certain physical traits or a history of aggression. Regions can extend the list. Check the rules in your region.
Usual licence requirements
- Be aged 18 or over.
- Criminal record certificate.
- Certificate of physical and psychological fitness.
- Third-party liability insurance.
- Payment of the council fee.
Day-to-day obligations
- Carry the licence and the dog's documents.
- A muzzle suited to the breed in public places.
- A non-extendable lead of limited length.
- No more than one PPP per person.
- Report changes (sale, loss, death) to the register.
Walking equipment
Browse dog muzzles and dog leads.
General information, not legal advice. Check the rules of your Spanish region and local council.