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Kupiranje ušes: the law by country

Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.

How Kupiranje ušes is regulated across 58 places
  • Prepovedano: 10 places
  • Prepovedano z izjemami: 41 places
  • Samo veterinar: 7 places

Avstralija

Australian Capital Territory

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Osebe, ki niso veterinarji, ne smejo izvajati kirurških posegov; veterinar praktik sme kupirati ali odstraniti pasje uho samo v terapevtske namene.

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Non-vets may not perform surgical procedures; a veterinary practitioner may crop or remove a dog's ear only for a therapeutic purpose.

Animal Welfare Act 1992 (ACT), ss 19, 19A(1)(b)Checked 4. nov. 2026

New South Wales

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Samo iz medicinskega ali terapevtskega razloga, opravi registriran veterinar. Stran RSPCA je bila posodobljena 2024-06-03; besedila Zakona ni bilo mogoče odpreti, ker je spletišče zakonodaje NSW zavrnilo samodejni dostop.

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Medical or therapeutic reason only, by a registered veterinarian. RSPCA page updated 2024-06-03; the Act's text could not be opened because the NSW legislation site refused automated access.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW), as reported by RSPCA AustraliaChecked 4. nov. 2026

Northern Territory

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Samo veterinar, ki iz utemeljenih razlogov meni, da gre za razumen in potreben terapevtski ukrep. Do 300 kazenskih enot ali 3 leta.

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A veterinarian only, believing on reasonable grounds it is a reasonable and necessary therapeutic measure. Up to 300 penalty units or 3 years.

Animal Protection Act 2018 (NT), s 24(7)(b), (8)In force since 1. nov. 2022Checked 4. nov. 2026

Queensland

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be sold

Samo veterinar, ki upravičeno meni, da je to v interesu dobrobiti psa. Za oddajo psa s kupiranimi ušesi je potrebno potrdilo veterinarja, razen za zapuščenega psa, oddanega v psarno ali zavetišče.

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A veterinary surgeon only, who reasonably considers it in the dog's welfare. Supplying a cropped dog needs a vet's certificate, except for an abandoned dog surrendered to a pound or shelter.

Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (Qld), ss 23, 29Checked 4. nov. 2026

South Australia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Samo veterinar, ki je prepričan, da je potrebno v terapevtske namene. Zakon Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), ki 2026-11-04 ni bil v veljavi, bo ob začetku veljavnosti razveljavil te predpise.

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A veterinary surgeon only, satisfied it is required for therapeutic purposes. The Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), not in operation on 2026-11-04, will repeal these regulations when it starts.

Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 (SA), r 6(1)(a)(iii), (2)(c)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Tasmania

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Zakon ne omenja kupiranja ušes. RSPCA Australia ga navaja kot prepovedanega po tem Zakonu, edina pot pa je medicinski ali terapevtski razlog, ki ga ugotovi registriran veterinar.

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The Act does not name ear cropping. RSPCA Australia lists it as prohibited under this Act, with a medical or therapeutic reason by a registered veterinarian as the only route.

Animal Welfare Act 1993 (Tas), s 8(2)(a) (mutilation), as read by RSPCA AustraliaChecked 4. nov. 2026

Victoria

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown

Samo veterinar praktik, za terapevtski učinek. Lastnik tega ne sme dovoliti niti psa kazati ali razstavljati, razen če je bilo opravljeno pred prepovedjo ali zakonito v drugi jurisdikciji na živali, ki nikoli ni prebivala v Viktoriji.

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A veterinary practitioner only, for a therapeutic effect. An owner must not allow it, or show or exhibit the dog, unless it was done before the ban or lawfully in another jurisdiction on an animal never resident in Victoria.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic), s 3(1) prohibited procedure (a), ss 9(1)(l), 11AIn force since 12. dec. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Western Australia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Nobena določba WA ne omenja kupiranja ušes. RSPCA Australia ga navaja kot nezakonitega po kaznivem dejanju pohabljanja, edina pot pa je medicinski razlog, ki ga ugotovi veterinar. Standard oddelka za pse iz leta 2020 pravi enako, vendar navaja, da gre za politiko, dokler ga uredbe ne sprejmejo.

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No WA provision names ear cropping. RSPCA Australia lists it as illegal under the mutilation offence, with a medical reason by a vet as the only route. The department's 2020 dog standard says the same but states it is policy until regulations adopt it.

Animal Welfare Act 2002 (WA), s 19(2)(a) (mutilation), as read by RSPCA AustraliaChecked 4. nov. 2026

Avstrija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold
  • May not be imported

Izjeme samo, kadar je nujno za predvideno uporabo ali za zaščito živali ali drugih ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja, kot določa uredba po s.24; boleči posegi zahtevajo anestezijo in naknadno oskrbo. Živali, ki niso kmetijske, rojene po 1. januarju 2008, s takimi posegi se ne smejo uvažati, pridobivati, posredovati, prenašati (s.8(3)) ali razstavljati (s.8b(2)); odpeljati tako žival v tujino zaradi posega je prepovedano.

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Exceptions only where indispensable for the intended use or for protecting the animal or others, or to prevent reproduction, as set by regulation under s.24; painful procedures need anaesthesia and aftercare. Non-farm animals born after 1 January 2008 with such procedures may not be imported, acquired, brokered, passed on (s.8(3)) or exhibited (s.8b(2)); taking one abroad for it is prohibited.

Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG), s.7(1), s.8(3), s.8b(2)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Belgija

Brussels Capital

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Prepovedano od leta 2001; dovoljeno iz veterinarskih razlogov, zaradi obvladovanja bolezni, vključitve v podjetje ali omejitve razmnoževanja. Živali s posegom, tudi če je bil opravljen tam, kjer je zakonit, se ne smejo prodajati ali sodelovati na razstavah, razen če je bil opravljen pred prepovedjo. Stran agencije je datirana 5. maja 2020.

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Banned since 2001; allowed for veterinary reasons, disease control, integration into a business, or limiting reproduction. Animals with the procedure, even done where it is legal, may not be sold or enter shows, unless done before the ban. Agency page dated 5 May 2020.

Law of 14 August 1986 on animal protection and welfare and the royal decree listing permitted interventions, as stated by Bruxelles EnvironnementChecked 4. nov. 2026

Flanders

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown

Odstranitev občutljivih delov telesa vretenčarja je prepovedana, razen zaradi veterinarske nujnosti, obveznega obvladovanja bolezni ali nadzora uporabe in razmnoževanja po seznamu flamske vlade (ni bil odprt). Nihče ne sme žival s prepovedanim posegom prijaviti ali sprejeti na razstavo, pregled ali tekmovanje.

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Removing sensitive body parts of a vertebrate is banned, except veterinary necessity, compulsory disease control, or use and reproduction control on the Flemish Government's list (not opened). No one may enter or admit an animal with a banned procedure to a show, inspection or competition.

Vlaamse Codex Dierenwelzijn (decree of 17 May 2024), arts 42 and 44In force since 1. jan. 2025Checked 4. nov. 2026

Wallonia

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown

Art. D.36 prepoveduje poseg, z izjemami. Art. D.38: konj ali pes z amputiranim repom ali ušesi ne sme biti prijavljen ali sprejet na razstave ali tekmovanja, razen živali, operiranih pred odlokom. Prebrana je bila sodba sodišča, ne sam zakonik.

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Art. D.36 bans the intervention, subject to its exceptions. Art. D.38: a horse or dog with an amputated tail or ears may not be entered or admitted to shows or competitions, except animals operated on before the decree. The Court judgment was opened, not the Code itself.

Code wallon du Bien-être des animaux (decree of 4 October 2018), arts D.36 and D.38, as read in Constitutional Court judgment 119/2021In force since 1. jan. 2019Checked 4. nov. 2026

Bolgarija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Kupiranje ušes za spremembo videza živali. Navedeno kot krutost do živali. Prebran je občinski izvod, prečiščen do State Gazette no. 53 iz leta 2014; poznejše spremembe niso preverjene.

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Ear cropping to change the animal's appearance. Listed as cruelty to animals. Text read is a municipal copy consolidated to State Gazette no. 53 of 2014; later amendments not checked.

Animal Protection Act (Zakon za zashtita na zhivotnite), art. 7(2)(19)In force since 31. jan. 2008Checked 4. nov. 2026

Ciper

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ali v druge neterapevtske namene je prepovedan, zlasti naslednji; razen kadar ga veterinar šteje za potrebnega iz veterinarskih razlogov ali v korist določene živali in to pisno dokumentira, ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja. Ne nadomešča uredb o prašičih, nesnicah in brojlerjih.

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Surgery to change appearance or for other non-therapeutic purposes is banned, in particular these; except where a vet deems it necessary for veterinary reasons or for the benefit of a specific animal and documents it in writing, or to prevent reproduction. Does not displace the pig, laying hen and broiler regulations.

Animal Protection and Welfare Law 46(I)/1994, s.5, para (ζ)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Češka

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Navedeno kot krutost. Besedilo je prebrano v izvodu pravnega založnika Act 246/1992 Sb. (nazadnje spremenjen 1. aprila 2025), ne v uradni zbirki.

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Listed as cruelty. Text read on a legal publisher's copy of Act 246/1992 Sb. (last amended 1 April 2025), not the official collection.

Act 246/1992 Sb. on protection of animals against cruelty, s.4(1)(g)(1)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Danska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown

Samo kadar je posebej zahtevano iz veterinarskih razlogov; opravi veterinar, pod anestetikom s podaljšanim lajšanjem bolečine. Kupiranih psov se ne sme razstavljati ali kazati v oceno; Food Administration lahko odobri odstopanje ob dokazu veterinarskih razlogov. Prejšnji odloki so vsebovali isto pravilo.

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Only where specifically required on veterinary grounds; by a vet, under anaesthetic with prolonged pain relief. Cropped dogs may not be exhibited or shown for assessment; the Food Administration may grant dispensation on proof of veterinary reasons. Earlier orders held the same rule.

Bekendtgørelse nr. 607 af 26. maj 2025 om dyrevelfærdsmæssige mindstekrav til hold af hunde, ss.8, 9, 13In force since 1. jul. 2025Checked 4. nov. 2026

Estonija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Psi in mačke: prepovedano od 1. januarja 2001, samo na medicinsko indikacijo; oseba, ki poseg opravi, je kaznovana z globo. Stran agencije ne navaja številk členov; samega zakona ni bilo mogoče odpreti (Riigi Teataja zahteva brskalnik z omogočenimi skripti), zato preverite veljavno besedilo.

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Dogs and cats: banned since 1 January 2001, only on medical indication; the person performing it is fined. The agency page cites no section numbers; the statute itself could not be opened (Riigi Teataja needs a script-enabled browser), so check the current wording.

Animal Protection Act (Loomakaitseseadus), as stated by the Agriculture and Food Board (PTA)In force since 1. jan. 2001Checked 4. nov. 2026

Finska

Whole country

PrepovedanoPes
  • May not be shown

Vedno prepovedano. Stran s pogostimi vprašanji Food Authority dodaja, da kupirani psi ne smejo na nobeno razstavo, tekmovanje ali preizkus, uradni ali ne; vprašanje, ki mu je bilo zastavljeno, zadeva tudi pse, uvožene iz tujine.

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Always prohibited. The Food Authority's FAQ page adds that cropped dogs may not enter any show, competition or test, official or not; the question put to it concerns dogs imported from abroad too.

Animal Welfare Act 693/2023 and the Government Decree on procedures, as stated by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto)In force since 1. jan. 2024Checked 4. nov. 2026

Francija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Veterinar sme operirati v interesu same živali ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja. Živali s prepovedano operacijo se ne smejo prodajati ali razstavljati na prodajah hišnih ljubljenčkov, razstavah ali predstavitvah, čeprav smejo državljani držav, kjer je to zakonito, razstavljati tam zakonito operirane živali. Datum je datum te različice.

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A vet may operate in the animal's own interest or to prevent reproduction. Animals with a banned operation may not be sold or displayed at pet sales, shows or exhibitions, though nationals of countries where it is lawful may display animals lawfully operated on there. Date is this version's.

Code rural et de la pêche maritime, art. R214-21In force since 1. jan. 2010Checked 4. nov. 2026

Grčija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Razlaga se kot neterapevtsko pohabljanje (akrotiriasmos), ki ga člen prepoveduje kot mučenje; kastracija in vsako veterinarsko dejanje s terapevtskim ciljem nista pohabljanje. Člen tega posega ne imenuje.

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Read as non-therapeutic mutilation (akrotiriasmos), which the article bans as torture; neutering and any veterinary act with a therapeutic aim are not mutilation. The article does not name this procedure.

Law 4830/2021, art. 24(1)(b)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Hrvaška

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Sprejetega besedila NN 102/17 ni bilo mogoče odpreti: prebrano iz končnega vladnega predloga zakona iz leta 2017, zato se besedilo lahko razlikuje. Izjeme: veterinarski zdravstveni razlogi, nadzor razmnoževanja in podobno, z anestezijo in analgezijo; zootehnični nameni, tudi za lovske pse po standardih kinološke organizacije.

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The enacted NN 102/17 text could not be opened: read from the Government's final bill of 2017, so wording may differ. Exceptions: veterinary health reasons, reproduction control and similar with anaesthesia and analgesia; zootechnical purposes, including for hunting dogs under kennel standards.

Zakon o zaštiti životinja (NN 102/17), art. 9 of the Government's final billChecked 4. nov. 2026

Irska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold
  • May not be imported

Odstranitev samo veterinar za diagnozo ali zdravljenje poškodbe, bolezni ali okužbe. Kupirani psi ne smejo biti razstavljeni ali tekmovati; prodaja ali oddaja je prepovedana, razen prek navedenih dobrodelnih organizacij za iskanje novega doma; uvoz samo z dovoljenjem, z veterinarskim potrdilom o veterinarskem namenu in obvestilom; posedovanje je omejeno za poznejša kupiranja; oprema za kupiranje je omejena na veterinarje.

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Removal only by a vet to diagnose or treat injury, disease or infection. Cropped dogs may not be shown or compete; sale or supply is banned except by listed rehoming charities; import only under licence with a vet's certificate of veterinary purpose and notice; possession restricted for later croppings; cropping equipment restricted to vets.

Ear-cropping of Dogs Regulations 2023 (S.I. 412/2023)In force since 1. sep. 2023Checked 4. nov. 2026

Italija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Art. 10, kot je naveden v pismu veterinarskega združenja ANMVI z dne 13. junija 2011, ki pravi, da je Italija ratificirala brez pridržkov; art. 10(2) dopušča izjemo veterinarja. Samega besedila zakona ni bilo mogoče odpreti; Normattiva je potrdila le datum začetka veljavnosti.

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Art. 10 as quoted in the veterinary association ANMVI's letter of 13 June 2011, which says Italy ratified without reservations; art. 10(2) allows a vet's exception. The statute text itself could not be opened; Normattiva confirmed the in-force date only.

Law 201/2010 ratifying the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, art. 10(1)(b)In force since 4. dec. 2010Checked 4. nov. 2026

Piedmont

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Prepovedano v regiji, razen izjemnih neestetskih posegov, potrebnih zaradi hudih zdravstvenih stanj.

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Banned in the region, save extraordinary non-aesthetic interventions needed by serious health conditions.

Regione Piemonte, L.R. 27/2009, implementing art. 10 of the European ConventionChecked 4. nov. 2026

Kanada

British Columbia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo registrirane pri CVBC (veterinarje), ne drugih oseb. Samo za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni uhljev.

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Professional rule, not a statute: binds CVBC registrants (veterinarians) only, not other people. Only to treat an injury or disease of the pinnae.

College of Veterinarians of BC Bylaws, Part 4, s.231(2) (professional rule; s.231 revised 2023-11-13)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Manitoba

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo člane MVMA, ne drugih oseb. Prepoveduje kozmetično kupiranje ušes za doseganje pasemskega standarda ali tradicije.

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Professional rule, not a statute: binds MVMA members only, not other people. Bars cosmetic cropping to meet a breed standard or tradition.

Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association General By-Law No. 1, 4-6-14 (professional rule)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Veterinar sme odstraniti del ušesa po poškodbi ali zaradi druge medicinske potrebe.

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A veterinarian may remove part of the ear after an injury or for other medical necessity.

Animal Health and Protection Act, SNL 2010 c. A-9.1, s.26; NLR 35/12 s.7Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nova Scotia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Dovoljeno, kadar veterinar operira za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni ali iz drugih medicinskih razlogov, potrebnih ali koristnih za zdravje živali (s.28(a)), in za kmetijske prakse v skladu s kodeksi NFACC ali drugimi predpisanimi kodeksi (s.28(b)). Velja za vsako osebo, ne le za veterinarje.

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Allowed when a veterinarian operates to treat an injury or disease or for other medical reasons necessary or beneficial to the animal's health (s.28(a)), and for agricultural practices in line with the NFACC codes or other prescribed codes (s.28(b)). Applies to any person, not only veterinarians.

Animal Protection Act, S.N.S. 2018, c. 21, ss.27-28Checked 4. nov. 2026

Ontario

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Veterinar sme to storiti, kadar ugotovi, da je potrebno za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni, in to zabeleži v kartoteki živali (s.1(2)). Velja za vsako osebo (PAWS Act s.22). Ne bo v veljavi pred 2027-01-01.

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A veterinarian may do it when they determine it is necessary to treat an injury or disease and document that in the animal's records (s.1(2)). Applies to any person (PAWS Act s.22). Not in force until 2027-01-01.

O. Reg. 152/26 s.1, under Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019, s.22In force since 1. jan. 2027Checked 4. nov. 2026

Prince Edward Island

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Dovoljeno, kadar veterinar operira za zdravljenje poškodbe ali iz drugih medicinskih razlogov, koristnih za zdravje živali (s.6(3)). Razumne in splošno sprejete kmetijske prakse so zunaj Zakona (s.7). Statut samih veterinarjev PEIVMA Bylaws s.25.2.7 to kozmetično kirurgijo prav tako šteje za neprofesionalno ravnanje.

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Allowed when a veterinarian operates to treat an injury or for other medical reasons beneficial to the animal's health (s.6(3)). Reasonable and generally accepted agricultural practices are outside the Act (s.7). The vets' own PEIVMA Bylaws s.25.2.7 also call this cosmetic surgery unprofessional conduct.

Animal Welfare Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. A-11.2, s.6Checked 4. nov. 2026

Quebec

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prepovedano, razen če veterinar priporoči iz terapevtskih razlogov. Zavezuje lastnike in skrbnike ter za namene tega člena osebe v veterinarski medicini (s.2). Zajema domače hišne živali: mačke, pse, kunce, dihurje, morske prašičke, hišne prašiče. Označevanje konice ušesa potepuških mačk v programu TNRM je izvzeto.

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Prohibited unless a veterinary surgeon recommends it for therapeutic reasons. Binds owners and custodians, and persons in veterinary medicine for this section (s.2). Covers domestic companion animals: cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, companion pigs. Ear tipping of stray cats in a TNRM programme is excepted.

Regulation respecting the welfare and safety of domestic companion animals and equines, CQLR c. B-3.1, r. 0.1, s.16In force since 10. feb. 2024Checked 4. nov. 2026

Saskatchewan

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo člane SVMA, ne drugih oseb. Prepoveduje kozmetično kupiranje ušes za doseganje pasemskega standarda ali tradicije.

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Professional rule, not a statute: binds SVMA members only, not other people. Bars cosmetic cropping to meet a breed standard or tradition.

Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Bylaws (2026-09-27), s.12.3(l) (professional rule)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Latvija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ljubljenčka ali v druge neterapevtske namene je prepovedan, razen če ga predpiše veterinar praktik. Art. 4.1 takim ljubljenčkom prepoveduje tekmovanja, sejme, dražbe in javne razstave, razen z veterinarskim zapisom o potrebi, kupiranjem dovoljene pasme ali poreklom iz države, kjer je to zakonito.

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Surgery to change a pet's appearance or for other non-therapeutic aims is banned unless a practising vet prescribes it. Art. 4.1 bars such pets from competitions, markets, auctions and public exhibitions, except with a vet's record of need, permitted-breed docking, or origin in a country where it is lawful.

Animal Protection Law (Dzīvnieku aizsardzības likums), arts 4.1 and 18Checked 4. nov. 2026

Litva

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species
  • May not be shown

Obvestilo VMVT, ponatisnjeno v tisku; zakona ni bilo mogoče odpreti. Od 1. novembra 2024 živali s prepovedanimi veterinarskimi posegi ne smejo biti razstavljene na prireditvah; nezakonito kupiranje repa hišnega ljubljenčka velja za krutost.

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A VMVT notice reprinted in the press; the statute could not be opened. Since 1 November 2024 animals with banned veterinary procedures may not be shown at events; illegal docking of a pet counts as cruelty.

Law on Animal Welfare and Protection (No. VIII-500), as stated by the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Luksemburg

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be sold

Žival se sme amputirati le na veterinarsko indikacijo ali zaradi nujnih zootehničnih razlogov, ki jih določa uredba velikega vojvode (ni bila odprta). Imetništvo in prodaja živali, amputiranih v nasprotju s predpisom, sta prepovedana; živali, amputirane pred Zakonom, se smejo imeti do smrti.

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An animal may be amputated only on veterinary indications or imperative zootechnical grounds, set by Grand-Ducal regulation (not opened). Keeping and selling animals amputated in breach is banned; animals amputated before the Act may be kept until death.

Loi du 27 juin 2018 sur la protection des animaux, art. 11Checked 4. nov. 2026

Madžarska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ali ki ni za zdravje živali ali preprečitev poznejše škode je prepovedan, razen kastracije in posegov, določenih z izvedbenimi pravili.

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Surgery to change appearance, or not for the animal's health or preventing later harm, is banned, apart from neutering and interventions set by the implementing rules.

Act XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection, s.10(2)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Malta

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza, ki odstrani ali poškoduje del telesa, razen v zdravilne namene, je nezakonit, razen če uredbe določajo drugače. Take živali ne smejo na razstave ali tekmovanja, se držati v čredi, prodajati ali kupovati. Art. 9, kakor ga je spremenil Act XXXV of 2014. Različica z dne 3. decembra 2024, označena kot ne najnovejša; uredbe po art. 9 niso bile odprte.

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Surgery to modify appearance that removes or damages a body part, other than for a curative purpose, is illegal unless regulations prescribe otherwise. Such animals may not enter shows or competitions, be kept in stock, sold or bought. Art. 9 as amended by Act XXXV of 2014. Version of 3 December 2024, marked as not the latest; regulations under art. 9 not opened.

Animal Welfare Act, Cap. 439, arts 9 and 10Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nemčija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown

Amputacija je prepovedana, razen na veterinarsko indikacijo. Psi z ušesi ali repom, amputiranimi v nasprotju z zakonom o dobrobiti živali, se ne smejo razstavljati, razstave z njimi pa se ne smejo prirejati. TierSchG s.12(2) le pooblašča za prihodnje pravilo o uvozu.

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Amputation is banned except on veterinary indication. Dogs with ears or tail amputated contrary to animal welfare law may not be shown, and shows with them may not be held. TierSchG s.12(2) only authorises a future import rule.

Tierschutzgesetz, s.6(1); Tierschutz-Hundeverordnung, s.10Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nizozemska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Prepovedano, razen na ugotovitev veterinarja o medicinski potrebi, zabeleženo v izjavi veterinarja. Kupirani psi ne smejo na razstave, preglede ali tekmovanja, tudi če so bili kupirani v tujini; organizatorji ne smejo sprejeti psov, kupiranih po 1. decembru 2016; trgovanje s kupiranimi živalmi ni dovoljeno. Osnutek odloka iz decembra 2025 pravilo širi, cilj 1. januar 2027; ni preverjeno, ali je sprejet.

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Banned except on a vet's finding of medical necessity, recorded in a vet's statement. Cropped dogs may not enter shows, inspections or competitions, even if cropped abroad; organisers may not admit dogs cropped after 1 December 2016; trade in cropped animals is not allowed. A draft decree of December 2025 widens the rule, target 1 January 2027; not checked as adopted.

Wet dieren, arts 2.8, 2.15, 2.16; Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nova Zelandija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Nihče ne sme kupirati ušes psu, lastnik ali odgovorna oseba pa tega ne sme dovoliti. Kupiranje pomeni operacijo za spremembo videza ušesa iz kozmetičnih razlogov, tudi da bi stalo pokonci. Globa do NZ$5,000 (pravna oseba NZ$25,000).

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Nobody may crop a dog's ears and an owner or person in charge must not allow it. Cropping means surgery to alter the ear's appearance for cosmetic reasons, including making it stand up. Fine up to NZ$5,000 (body corporate NZ$25,000).

Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 58DIn force since 9. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026

Poljska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Kupiranje ušes psom je navedeno kot krutost, razen če se stori za rešitev zdravja ali življenja živali. Potrjeno z odgovorom Ministrstva za kmetijstvo z dne 24. oktobra 2024.

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Cropping dogs' ears is named as cruelty unless done to save the animal's health or life. Confirmed by the Agriculture Ministry's reply of 24 October 2024.

Ustawa o ochronie zwierząt (21 August 1997), art. 6(2)(1), as amended by Dz.U. 2011 poz. 1373Checked 4. nov. 2026

Portugalska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be imported

Kirurški poseg ali amputacija za spremembo videza hišne živali je prekršek; skrbniki potrebujejo potrdilo veterinarja o potrebi (veterinarski razlogi, interes živali ali preprečitev razmnoževanja); uvožene živali potrebujejo isti dokument, overjen. Prebrano v izvirnem besedilu iz leta 2001; poznejših sprememb (2003, 2012 in naprej) ni bilo mogoče odpreti, zato preverite veljavno besedilo.

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Surgery or amputation to change a companion animal's appearance is an offence; keepers need a vet's attestation of need (veterinary reasons, the animal's interest, or preventing reproduction); imported animals need the same document, legalised. Read in the original 2001 text; later amendments (2003, 2012 and on) could not be opened, so check the current wording.

Decreto-Lei 276/2001, arts 18 and 68(3)(c)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Romunija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Nekurativna kirurgija za spremembo videza živali je prepovedana in je kaznivo dejanje, kaznovano z zaporom od 6 mesecev do 3 let ali z globo (dodano s spremembo, veljavno od 19. maja 2022).

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Non-therapeutic surgery to change an animal's appearance is banned, and is an offence punishable by 6 months to 3 years or a fine (added by amendment in force 19 May 2022).

Law 205/2004 on animal protection (republished), art. 6(2)(i) and art. 25(1)(a)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Slovenija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Razen če strokovno mnenje veterinarja ugotovi, da je v interesu živali, in poseg opravi veterinar; skrajšanje enega ušesa za največ četrtino označuje kastrirano prosto živečo mačko. Prečiščeno besedilo iz leta 2013; poznejše spremembe do ZZZiv-G iz leta 2025 niso preverjene.

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Unless a vet's expert opinion finds it in the animal's interest and a vet does it; shortening one ear by at most a quarter marks a neutered free-living cat. Consolidated text of 2013; later amendments up to ZZZiv-G of 2025 were not checked.

Zakon o zaščiti živali (ZZZiv-UPB2, Uradni list 38/2013), art. 20Checked 4. nov. 2026

Španija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prepovedano je vsako pohabljanje in trajno spreminjanje telesa, razen zaradi terapevtske potrebe ali omejitve razmnoževanja, in razen označevanja ušes skupnostnih mačk. Art. 1.3 iz tega zakona izključuje lovske pse, svore in lovske pomočnike.

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All mutilation and permanent body modification is banned, except therapeutic need or limiting reproduction, and ear-marking community cats. Art. 1.3 excludes hunting dogs, packs and hunting auxiliaries from this Act.

Ley 7/2023 de protección de los derechos y el bienestar de los animales, art. 27(b)In force since 29. sep. 2023Checked 4. nov. 2026

Galicia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Pohabljanje, vključno za ohranitev pasemskih ali estetskih lastnosti, je prepovedano; razen iz medicinsko-kirurških razlogov, sterilizacije, funkcionalne potrebe ali prihodnje koristi za žival, kar predpiše in opravi veterinar.

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Mutilation, including to keep breed or aesthetic traits, is banned; except medical-surgical reasons, sterilisation, functional need or future benefit to the animal, prescribed and done by a vet.

Ley 4/2017 de protección y bienestar de los animales de compañía en Galicia, art. 9(h)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Murcia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Pohabljanje iz estetskih razlogov je prepovedano; veterinar sme posredovati zaradi terapevtske potrebe ali funkcionalne zahteve, brez bolečin v splošni anesteziji.

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Mutilation for aesthetic reasons is banned; a vet may intervene for therapeutic need or functional requirement, painlessly under general anaesthesia.

Ley 6/2017 de protección y defensa de los animales de compañía de la Región de Murcia, arts 5(f) and 18Checked 4. nov. 2026

Švedska

Whole country

PrepovedanoPes

Board of Agriculture navaja, da je kupiranje ušes na Švedskem prepovedano, in opozarja, da je bil pes s kupiranimi ušesi morda nezakonito pripeljan. Operativni posegi so prepovedani, razen če so utemeljeni z veterinarsko-medicinskimi razlogi; Board of Agriculture lahko dovoli izjeme.

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The Board of Agriculture states that cropping ears is banned in Sweden and warns that a cropped dog may have been brought in illegally. Operative procedures are banned unless justified by veterinary medical reasons; the Board of Agriculture may make exceptions.

Djurskyddslag (2018:1192), ch. 4 s.2Checked 4. nov. 2026

Združene države Amerike

Connecticut

Samo veterinarAll species

Samo registriran veterinar, pes mora biti pod anestetikom. Nezaceljeno kupirano uho je dokaz prima facie zoper skrbnika, razen če ima potrdilo veterinarja o kupiranju.

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Only a registered veterinary surgeon, with the dog under an anesthetic. An unhealed cropped ear is prima facie evidence against the keeper unless they hold the veterinarian's certificate of cropping.

Conn. Gen. Stat. s.22-366Checked 4. nov. 2026

Maryland

Samo veterinarAll species

Samo veterinar z licenco, z anestezijo, kadar je primerno. Lažje kaznivo dejanje.

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Only a licensed veterinarian, using anesthesia when appropriate. Misdemeanor.

Md. Code, Criminal Law s.10-624Checked 4. nov. 2026

Massachusetts

Samo veterinarAll species
  • May not be shown

Samo registriran veterinar (globa do $250); nezaceljena rana je dokaz prima facie. Section 80B prepoveduje razstavljanje psa s kupiranimi ušesi na pasji razstavi v državi, razen če veterinar potrdi, da je bilo kupiranje razumno potrebno.

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Only a registered veterinarian (fine up to $250); an unhealed wound is prima facie evidence. Section 80B bars showing a cropped dog at a dog show in the state unless a veterinarian certifies the cropping was reasonably necessary.

Mass. G.L. c.272 ss.80A, 80BChecked 4. nov. 2026

New York

Samo veterinarAll species

Lažje kaznivo dejanje, razen če je pes anesteziran in operira veterinar z licenco. Prosilci za licenco morajo navesti, ali so bila ušesa rezana. Kupiranega psa je dovoljeno pripeljati izključno za vzrejo, če kupiranje ni kršilo določbe.

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A misdemeanor unless the dog is anaesthetized and a licensed veterinarian operates. Licence applicants must state whether ears were cut. A cropped dog may be brought in exclusively for breeding if the cropping did not violate the section.

N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law s.365Checked 4. nov. 2026

Pennsylvania

Samo veterinarAll species

Samo veterinar z licenco, pes mora biti anesteziran. Kdor ga priskrbi, mora zabeležiti veterinarja, datum in kraj, hraniti zapis, dokler se rana ne zaceli, in ga predati s psom. Nezaceljena rana je dokaz prima facie.

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Only a licensed veterinarian with the dog anesthetized. Whoever procures it must record the veterinarian, date and place, keep the record until the wound heals, and pass it on with the dog. An unhealed wound is prima facie evidence.

18 Pa.C.S. s.5542(a)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Washington

Samo veterinarAll species

Lažje kaznivo dejanje, razen če poseg opravi veterinar z licenco po sprejetih veterinarsko-kirurških protokolih.

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Misdemeanor unless done by a licensed veterinarian using accepted veterinary surgical protocols.

RCW 16.52.095Checked 4. nov. 2026

Združeno kraljestvo

England

PrepovedanoAll species

Ni dovoljen postopek. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek. Odgovor Defra na peticijo iz leta 2021: »ni izvzeto z Uredbami iz leta 2007 in je zato v Angliji prepovedano«. Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Not a permitted procedure; a procedure for medical treatment is outside the offence. Defra's 2021 petition response: 'not exempted under the 2007 Regulations and consequently is prohibited in England'. Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Animal Welfare Act 2006, s.5; Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/1100)In force since 6. apr. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Northern Ireland

Samo veterinarAll species

Section 5(5) iz prekrška izvzema vsak poseg, ki ga opravi veterinar, za diagnozo ali zdravljenje, zato ga laik sploh ne sme opraviti. Kupiranje ušes ni na seznamu za laike. Odpeljati žival iz Severne Irske zaradi prepovedanega posega je prav tako prekršek (s.5(3)). Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Section 5(5) takes any procedure carried out by a veterinary surgeon, for diagnosis or for medical treatment outside the offence, so a lay person may not do this at all. Ear cropping is not on the lay-person list. Taking an animal out of Northern Ireland to have a prohibited procedure done is also an offence (s.5(3)). Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, s.5In force since 2. apr. 2012Checked 4. nov. 2026

Scotland

PrepovedanoAll species

Ni izvzeto (Uredbi iz leta 2007 in 2010 ne navajata kupiranja ušes). Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek. Odpeljati žival iz Škotske zaradi posega je prav tako prekršek (s.20(3)). Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Not exempted (the 2007 and 2010 Regulations list no ear cropping); medical treatment is outside the offence. Taking an animal out of Scotland to have the procedure done is also an offence (s.20(3)). Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, s.20; Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010/387)In force since 30. apr. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Wales

PrepovedanoAll species

Ni na seznamu dovoljenih. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek. Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Not in the permitted list; a procedure for medical treatment is outside the offence. Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Animal Welfare Act 2006, s.5; Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (WSI 2007/1029)In force since 27. mar. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

What each status means

Prepovedano
Prohibited outright.
Prepovedano z izjemami
Prohibited except under named exemptions, such as certified working dogs or a vet's medical decision.
Samo veterinar
Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.

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