Restricted Breeds & Dangerous Dogs
Last modified: June 1, 2007 - 9:28 AM
Information on restricted breeds and the definition of a Dangerous dog.
Some dogs can represent a signficant hazard to people and animals. There are five breeds of dogs that are subject to import restrictions by the Federal Government and they are: Pitt Bull Terriers American Pitt Bull Terriers Argentinian Fighting Dogs (dogo Argentino) Brazilian Fighting Dogs (fila Brasileiro) Japanese Tosas
A dangerous dog is one that attacks or kills a person or other animal without being provoked. The Companion Animals Act 1998 allows a Local Council or Court to declare a dog dangerous. Dangerous dogs must be: Controlled by an adult over 18 years of age Kept in child-proof enclosures Display an official dangerous dog warning sign Leashed and muzzled in public Desexed
Contact details
Regulatory Officer
0419 998 013 (ph)
02 6828 1608 (fax)
admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
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