Czech government enforces national dog register and bans pit‑bull breeding

From 1 July the Czech Republic will operate a Central Dog Register. Every dog must be entered by a veterinarian, typically at the next mandatory rabies vaccination. The register will record basic details, chip or pet‑pass numbers, vaccination status and owner contacts. Registration fees are set by individual veterinary practices, while owners who fail to register face fines of up to 300 000 CZK. The measure aims to curb illegal breeding, improve tracing of lost dogs and ensure compliance with compulsory vaccinations.

In Brno‑Komín, the municipal authority has issued a decision to remove dozens of pit‑bulls belonging to breeder Petr Čuma, who was previously convicted of animal cruelty and sentenced to a conditional prison term and a 36‑month ban on breeding. The decision, issued on 12 June 2026, is not yet final and can be appealed to the regional court. Until a final ruling, the dogs remain with Čuma in a neglected garden colony. Local veterinary and police inspections have been ongoing, and the state may take custody of the animals if the administrative order becomes law.