Nº ANIMAIS	AMOUNT GUARANTEED
		€ 50,000.00	€ 100,000.00
		Total Annual Premiums by Animal *
Potentially dangerous dogs	-	€ 39.24	€ 51.05
OTHER DOGS	1	€ 32.70	€ 42.50
	2 a 5	€ 26.20	€ 34.06
	More than 5	€ 20.96	€ 27.25

*In the first receipt is added the cost of the policy

Excess: 10% of compensation with minimum of € 125.00

Decree-Law No. 312/2003 of 17 December laying down rules for the possession of potentially dangerous animals. According to it, the owner is required to hold a liability insurance with a minimum amount of € 50,000; for each pet.
 

Successful claims can be brought against dog owners who can be proven legally liable for the injury, illness or death of a third party occurring as a result of an incident in which the animal is involved. Without third party liability insurance dog owners, may find themselves paying compensation and costs awarded against them or a hefty legal bill to defend the claim. Third party liability insurance means dog owners are covered if property is damaged, or someone is killed, injured or falls ill as a result of an incident involving their dog

 

Dangerous Dogs.
Some breeds have been identified by the Portuguese authorities as potentially dangerous.
This relates to their size and jaw strength and a natural inclination to be aggressive. To ensure public safety, legislation was introduced in 2003 (Decree 312/2003) to reduce the risk these animals may pose. For the purposes of this law, potentially dangerous dogs are: Those which have bitten, attacked or injured a person Those which have seriously injured or killed another animal Those of specific breeds (or cross-bred with one of the specified breeds) Dangerous dog breeds include: Fila Brasileiro Dogo Argentino Tosa Inu Rottweiller American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Responsibilities of the owner of a dangerous dog The keeper of the dog must hold a licence, which is issued by the Junta de Freguesia in the local district. To apply for the licence the person responsible for the dog (not necessarily the owner) must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Confirm the housing of the animal,
• The security implemented and the historical aggressiveness of the dog
• Have no criminal record
• Have civil liability insurance

The licence must be transferred if the keeper moves house and can be requested by the authorities at any time.

The licensee is responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of the dog and preventing its escape
• Placing a sign at the entrance to the property clearly stating that there is a potentially dangerous dog on the premises
• Never leaving the dog alone in a public place
• Always keeping the dog on a lead and harness in public; the lead must be no more than one metre in length from the collar to the handler
• Attending socialisation training with a DGV certified trainer