Restricted Dog Breeds
A dangerous dog under the Dog Act 1976 s.3(1), means a dog that is:
(a) a dangerous (declared); or
(b) a dangerous (restricted breed); or
(c) a commercial security dog.
A dangerous dog (declared) means an individual dog that under s. 33E(1) is declared to be a dangerous dog (declared).
A dangerous dog (restricted breed) breed is a dog that is prescribed as restricted breed for the definition of a dangerous dog under the Dog (Restricted Breed) Regulations 2013, or is a mix of 2 or more breeds, with one of those breeds being a restricted breed.
Restricted breeds include:
- dogo Argentino,
- fila Brasileiro,
- Japanese tosa,
- American pit bull terrier,
- perro de presa Canario or presa Canario,
- and any other breed of dog the importation of which is prohibited absolutely by the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Commonwealth),
- They may also be a mixed breed that visibly contain any of the above prohibited breeds.
What do I do if I own a restricted breed?
There are a considerable number of restrictions that must be strictly adhered to, for example:
- A “dangerous dog” warning sign must be on each entrance to your property
- Dog must be muzzled, wearing a hazard collar and on a leash in public at all times