Good to know · Pets
Dog rules: microchip and the dangerous-animals register
Dogs must be microchipped in Galicia; owners of potentially dangerous animals register with the Concello and renew a veterinary certificate yearly.
- Why it matters
- Identification is required and registered dangerous breeds carry extra duties.
- When
- You get a dog in Santiago de Compostela.
- Official page
- Rexistro de animais potencialmente perigosos - sede
- Last checked
- 26 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 2 steps, what to bring (2 items), the office with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.