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Real rules, checked against official sources: passports, border crossings and the parks worth the detour, explained by Timi and Mili, our illustrated guides.
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Italy
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Switzerland
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United Kingdom
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France
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Germany
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Spain
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Sweden
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Planning a trip across Europe?
The shared EU pet rules in one minute, with a guide for every country.
Read the complete guide Free PDF checklistWhat's new in 2026
The rule changes that catch travellers out.
- Rule change · 22 Apr 2026
EU pet passports: who still needs one?
EU pet passports are now issued only to owners who live in the EU. Here is what everyone else needs instead.
Read the guide - Deadline · 1 Oct 2026
Health Certificate: the new US format
US departures: the new export health-certificate format becomes mandatory from 1 October.
Read the guide - New · 3 Aug 2026
Flying with a large dog: ITA Airways
ITA Airways now flies dogs up to 30kg in the cabin on selected domestic routes.
Read the guide - New guide · Switzerland
Hiking with livestock guardian dogs
About 300 guardian dogs protect Swiss alpine herds. Here’s what to do if you meet one.
Read the guide - New destination · United Kingdom
Great Britain, Northern Ireland or Ireland — not one rulebook
England, Scotland and Wales share one set of pet-travel rules. Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland genuinely don’t. Here’s the difference, sorted.
Read the guide - New destination · France
The one France rule that can turn a dog away at the border
France is an easy EU country for passports and paperwork — but category 1 and 2 dangerous dog rules can block entry outright. Here’s what to check first.
Read the guide - New destination · Spain
Renfe now takes dogs up to 40kg, on every service
Since 21 July 2026, Spain’s Renfe trains — including the AVE high-speed line — carry dogs up to 40kg for a flat €40 fare. Here’s how it works.
Read the guide - New destination · Sweden
The one Swedish step no other country in this guide has
Sweden runs normal EU pet-passport rules — plus a separate customs report to Tullverket that nowhere else on Gossippet requires. Here’s how to file it.
Read the guide - New destination · Germany
Four breeds can’t cross into Germany at all
Unlike France’s permit-based Category 1, Germany bans four breeds and their crosses from entering the country outright, by federal law — no permit gets around it.
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From the Gossippet blog
In-depth guides, checked against official sources.
- Getting There · 7 min read
Taking Your Dog on Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Complete Guide
Eurotunnel dog travel explained: cost per pet, Pet Reception check-in both ways, tapeworm timing, documents and the pet van myth. Your full Le Shuttle guide.
Read the article - Pet travel documents · 8 min read
EU Pet Passport or Health Certificate? 2026 Changes
Pet passport rules changed in 2026: who can still get an EU pet passport, who needs an animal health certificate, and a step-by-step timeline.
Read the article - Switzerland dog travel guide · 10 min read
Is Switzerland Dog-Friendly? A Practical Guide
Is Switzerland dog friendly? Yes, with rules. Entry papers, trains, hotels, restaurants, leash laws by canton and guardian dogs, explained for visitors.
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Two very different guides, one shared passport stamp.
Timi is our rule-keeper, who reads every fine print and deadline. Mili is our scout, who loves a good park or café. They are illustrated characters, and every rule they explain comes from official sources: nothing gets left out, and nothing gets invented.
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