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Reader insights

'Welcome but expensive': Is it worth having a dog in Denmark?

We asked our readers in Denmark about being the owner of a dog in the Nordic country.

Reader insights

TELL US: What's it like owning a dog in Denmark?

Owning a dog is common in Denmark, but what are the differences for those moving from abroad?

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What are the rules for dog owners in Denmark?

There are close to a million dogs in Denmark, but what laws and rules must owners abide by?

pets

Danish ‘puppy boom’ over as Labrador tops list of country’s favourite dogs

The Labrador Retriever has been named as Denmark’s most popular dog breed in an annual list which also suggests that a Covid-19 “puppy boom” has passed its peak.

Health

Overweight people more likely to have overweight dogs, Danish study finds

Overweight people are more likely to have overweight dogs, partly because they are more likely to feed them treats, Danish researchers said on Wednesday.

Animals

Denmark to ban sex with animals: ag minister

After increasing public pressure from both inside Denmark and abroad, the Danish government will now move to outlaw bestiality.

Animals

VIDEO: Vice shines light on bestiality in Denmark

“In Denmark, zoophilia is legal. In Denmark, everything is legal.” A new video report from Vice examines bestiality in Denmark by speaking with zoophiles who defend their actions and activists trying to ban the practice.

smoking

Roaming and smoking among July 1st changes

When Danes change their calendars to July, they'll be greeted by a handful of new rules. We've got a breakdown of what's changing.

pets

Shooting cats and dogs now illegal

As of July 1, property owners will no longer be able to shoot their neighbours' pets, all thanks to a Lab named Balder.