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When you're thinking about what kind of dog to get, most people go for the more obvious breeds, but some go for the ones with the reputation as "violent," and they often find out that it's actually restricted or banned in their home country.
In fact, 52 countries have some form of breed-specific legislation, which is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. They range from outright banning the possession of these dogs (with threat of putting them down), to restrictions and conditions on ownership, including things like what age a person can be to own one, and the requirement of a short leash, a muzzle, registration, insurance, sterilization, microchip implants, or even tattoo.
These laws were born out of a number of fatalities or maulings, and so they presume specific breeds to be dangerous or vicious. Naturally, there has been some backlash, but nonetheless there remain restrictions in place.
1. The pit bull is one of the most restricted breeds around the world, from North America to Spain and Singapore.
2. Fila Brasileiro is another which faces restrictions in many countries around the world.
3. The English bull terrier is one of 11 breeds on Ireland's The Control of Dogs Regulations list from 1998.
4. Boerboel,This buff canine faces some restrictions in places like France, Bermuda, Singapore, and Denmark.
5. Staffordshire bull terrier Would you believe this adorable thing faces restrictions across countries including Canada, Ireland, USA, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Spain, Singapore, and Israel?
6. Dogo Argentino this dog is pretty believably facing restrictions in countries like Australia, the UK, the USA, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Singapore, and Malaysia.
7. The bull mastiff is another one of breeds on Ireland's The Control of Dogs Regulations list