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Dogs in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden

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Canton AI · Overview of the main dog rules · As of August 2026
💰 Dog tax
CHF 80
cantonal; working dog 50, each additional 160 · per year, 1st dog.
🛡️ Liability insurance
Mandatory
Mandatory.
🐕 Breed rules (listed dogs)
No breed list
No breed list.
🎓 Mandatory course
No requirement
No general course; only when ordered case by case.
🌲 Leash requirement (breeding season)
Summer-pasture area during the alpine season & game reserves: on leash. Municipal leash zones also apply (roads, public transport, parks, nature reserves).

The dog tax in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden is due annually and is usually set by the municipality of residence — the exact amount can therefore vary from municipality to municipality (guide value above; the dog-tax calculator gives the amount for your place of residence). Appenzell Innerrhoden has no cantonal breed list; the general obligations for all dog owners apply. Dog liability insurance is mandatory.

There is currently no general mandatory course. As everywhere in Switzerland, the dog must be microchipped and registered in the AMICUS database. All information is indicative (as of 2026) — the current rules of the canton and municipality are decisive.

📋 Tier im Recht — Appenzell Innerrhoden ↗ · BLV · AMICUS. Information without guarantee – check municipal details and the current status with the competent authority.