Restricted breed dogs have not attacked a person or animal or displayed signs of aggression. However, they are considered a higher risk to community safety than other breeds of dogs.
Restricted dog breeds in Ireland
Restricted breeds are: American Pit Bull Terrier. English Bull Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is the blanket term for laws that either regulate or ban certain dog breeds in an effort to decrease dog attacks on humans and other animals.
(Dogs) 1: Cavoodle
Their intelligence, small size, and loving nature are what makes these fluffy pooches so popular.
This dog has a very poor reputation and is considered to be a high risk pet. This is because between 1979 and 1998, there have been over 238 Chow Chow attacks. Of those attacks, 37 of the victims were children and 40 of them were fatal.
While the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is the only formal breed with the term "pit bull" in its name, there are four breeds that are commonly included in the modern pitbull-type category - the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Bully.
In NSW, a restricted dog is one of the following: American pitbull terrier or Pitbull terrier. Japanese tosa. dogo Argentino (Argentinean fighting dog)
The Staffordshire bull terrier was developed in England during the 19th century for dogfighting. To create a faster and more compact dog breed, bulldogs were crossed with small terriers, most likely Manchester terriers and similar breeds.
Pit bull terriers have been banned from importation into Australia for over 15 years but there are some living in Australia from before the ban. There are also many cross-breed dogs that look similar to pit bull terriers. Cross-breed dogs are not declared restricted breed dogs in Tasmania.
American Staffordshire Terriers are not restricted breed dogs in Victoria. To provide evidence that a dog is an American Staffordshire Terrier, the owner must provide one of the following certificates: a certificate signed by a vet. a pedigree certificate from a member body of the Australian National Kennel Council.
American Pit Bull Terrier
They are highly intelligent and have a hunting instinct. For these reasons, they were banned from importation in Australia in 2011. Owners have to be granted authorisation from the authorities to own one.
Staffordshire bull terriers are smaller than pitbulls but have a stocky and muscular build. The main differences between Staffordshire terriers and Pitbulls are size, color, temperament, and the shape of their face. Pitbulls are much larger and taller than Staffordshire terriers.
Pit Bull Terriers
Probably the most notorious breed on this list, the pit bull has a reputation for unpredictability and aggression, even against its owner or his family. State and local governments have been vigorous in restricting ownership of this dog with breed-specific legislation.
In a recent study, the Doberman Pinscher ranked relatively high on stranger-directed aggression. And if not trained and socialized, they can be dominant and aggressive. However, in many countries, the Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) considers them naturally aggressive, so they are banned or restricted.
In NSW all cats and dogs, except exempt cats and dogs, must be registered with the local council, in whose area they are ordinarily kept, by 6 months of age. This includes breeding cats and dogs.
Every country has breed-specific legislation (BSL) to ban specific breeds that are identified as being potentially dangerous in public places or used for illegal activities like dog fighting. German Shepherds are often banned in countries that identify them as "aggressive." Of course, this is debatable.
Husky type breeds are well known for being very vocal whether you are in with them or not. They are also known to be likely to suffer separation anxiety especially if they are are an only dog and this can cause destructive behaviour as well as noise.
Eve, a black and tan kelpie from NSW's central west, sold for a record price of $49,000.