Travel
Travel Tips: Accommodation
It is worth noting that Airbnb may not be the most affordable option. Always check hotels and hostels (remember, they also have private rooms!) as well, to make sure that you know all the options.
Natasha
Mondioring and dog show enthusiast. FCI registered breeder, experienced with Dobermanns, Terriers and Basenjis.
Travel
Travel Tips: Land & Sea
For pets that are very old, sick, or otherwise affected by changes in their environment, travelling by land or sea can be a milder alternative to flying. When travelling by land or sea, you may give sedatives if deemed necessary and prescribed by your vet.
Travel
Travel Tips: Health & Flying
An up-to-date rabies vaccination is a worldwide requirement. If you plan on flying*, you will at the very least need a recently issued health certificate from a vet (usually within 5-10 days of flying).
Living in Germany
German Dog License & Breed Permit
The dog license is an official document which is intended to prove dog-handling competency and affords your dog additional off-leash freedom.
Bureaucracy
Rental Laws in Germany
Banning pets outright is not allowed, however the process of getting them approved is also a grey area.
Living in Berlin
Essential Info: Dog Ownership in Berlin
A general overview of the rules and regulations all dog owners living in Berlin should know.
Living in Berlin
English-Speaking Vets (+ Costs) & Pet Services in Berlin & Brandenburg
Keep scrolling for a list of English-speaking vet and pet services in Berlin and the surrounding areas, which have been recommended by our Facebook community. Veterinary Costs The data was collected anecdotally in the Dogs, Cats, Pets in Berlin Facebook group. * 24-hour Holter ECG ~250€ (2025) * multi-shot vaccination 135€ (2025)
Berlin News
White Powder Confirmed To Be Poison
White powder sightings have occurred inside the city since 2022. Always inform the police (dial 110) and stay until they arrive.
Living in Germany
Emergency Vet List: Berlin & Brandenburg
An English language overview of the veterinary clinics in Berlin and the surrounding region, along with their opening hours.
Living in Germany
German Public Transport
Travelling with dogs on public transport in Germany has a sort of interesting bureaucratic charm to it. In most European countries, there is a fairly simple system: dogs either travel for free or there is a dog ticket for every situation.
Getting a Pet
Adopting a Companion
Depending on what you intend on doing with your new pal, you can either go the rescue or registered breeder route. Please do not support pet shops or commercial mills - the animals live in misery and you are not helping by giving them your money!
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Choosing a Breeder
If you want a pet to possess certain characteristics or to compete in show or sport, your best bet is to find an ethical breeder. Once you've done your research and found a species (and breed) to match your lifestyle, it's time to start screening breeders.