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List of dogs that are banned in many countries

posted on 2017-03-27  15:37:52 By Anold Scoda

In the world there are thousands breeds of dogs, many of which were formed by nature, while others, due to the proximity of humans and dogs, were bred by crossing. Among the variety of breeds there are companion and toy dogs, dog-Shepherds, dog-guards, dogs-hounds, and others.

Europe, except Scandinavia America, Australia, Oceania Scandinavian Countries Russia and former Russia Others
France
Poland
Germany
Spain
Italy
Romania
Switzerland
Portugal
Malta
Great Britain
Ireland
USA  
Canada 

Venezuela  
Puerto Rico  
Ecuador 

Australia  
New Zealand
Denmark 
Finland 
Norway
Russia 
Ukraine 
Belarus

Turkey
Israel
Singapore
Bermuda Islands

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Poland

In this country since 1997 Pitbull Terriers can be kept only if you are following thorough and effective precautions.

Germany

Since 2001 following dog breeds are officially prohibited:

  • American Pitbull Terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • English Bull Terrier

Denmark

Since 2011 following dog breeds are not allowed to import, cultivation and sale:

  • American Pitbull Terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • American Bulldog
  • Alabai
  • Tosa Inu
  • Kangal
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog
  • Tornjak
  • Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)
  • South-Russian Shepherd
  • Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
  • Mixes and hybrids of these breeds

Finland

Since 1999 the country entered restrictions on the ownership of dangerous dogs breeds among which are so-called «wolfdogs» except for Czech Wolfdog and the Saarloos Wolfhond.

Spain

The Royal decree of 2002 entered restrictions on dog breeds such as:

  • American Pitbull Terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Dogo Argentino
  • English Bull Terrier
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Rottweiler
  • Akita inu
  • Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)
  • Tosa Inu

In order to obtain a license for the housing of these breeds its owner must be of a legal age, have no criminal records, be mentally and physically healthy, as well as get liability insurance for a total of 120 000 euros.

Great Britain

In this country since 1991 enacted the «Act on dangerous dogs», which was completed in 1997. According to this document ban on the cultivation, sale, purchase, exchange and promotionis introduced for the following dogs:

  • American Pitbull Terrier
  • Dogo Argentino
  • Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)
  • Tosa Inu

The above-mentioned breeds must be muzzled and kept on a leash in public places, be registered, have insurance, be spayed, stamped and have a chip.

The law applies to the whole country except for the Northern Ireland.

Ireland

Restrictions on the ownership of dangerous dogs breeds entered in 1998. They must be kept under strict control by people of 16 years or older, be licensed, walked on a short leash (no more than 2 metres) and muzzled in public places. As especially dangerous breeds in Ireland are recognized:

  • American Pitbull Terrier
  • English Bull Terrier
  • Akita Inu
  • Bullmastiff
  • Doberman Pinscher
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback

France

Since 1999 the country entered restrictions on the ownership of dangerous dogs. These breeds have been divided into two types. In the first type were included breeds, which is not registered in the studbooks and are similar to the characteristics of the following breeds:

  • Staffordshire Bull Terriers;
  • American Pitbull Terriers;
  • dogs of the Mastiff type;
  • Tosa Inu.

The second type includes:

  • purebred Staffordshire Bull Terriers;
  • American Pitbull Terriers;
  • Rottweilers and non-pedigreed Rottweilers;
  • Tosa Inu.

Italy

In September 2003 Italy has adopted a list of 92 breeds that were prohibited or restricted for keeping. It included even harmless Border Collies and Welsh Corgi. On 14 January 2007 the law was revised and the list of especially dangerous dogs was shortened:

  • American Bulldog
  • Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog
  • Central Asian Shepherd Dog
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog
  • Portuguese Sheepdog
  • Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)
  • Dogo Argentino
  • Perro da ganado majorero
  • Dogo Canario
  • Pitbull and all its variants
  • Portuguese Mastiff
  • Rottweiler
  • Tosa Inu

In 2009 the list of restricted breeds was cancelled and today the law requires owners of all to focus on ensuring public safety through walking their dogs on a leash and having a muzzle (even for small breeds).

Romania

In 2002 the country introduced a restriction on the possession of such species as:

  • Pitbull
  • Boerboel
  • Bandog
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Rottweiler
  • Tosa Inu
  • Mastino Neapolitano
  • Dogo Argentino

In order to own such dogs you must be at least 18 years, have a certificate from a psychiatrist and judicial resolution.

The import of Bandogs, Boerboels and Pitbulls to Romania is prohibited. And following breeds are required to wear a muzzle: German Shepherd dog, Doberman Pinscher, Belgian Malinois, Dogo Canario, Komondor, Kuvasz, Riesenschnauzer.

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