Dog breeds that are banned in different countries (14 photos)
There are no “bad” dog breeds! Even if in front of you is a big, scary and toothy giant. After all, despite their personality traits and other differences, all dogs equally need love, care, training and a cozy home. However, in some countries, certain breeds are prohibited from keeping and breeding due to their potential danger. These bans stem from incidents of violent behavior and attacks on people, which led to the decision to introduce restrictions. Well, as they say, you can’t argue with the law! Although some “forbidden” breeds raise questions.
Denmark 
Since 2011, Denmark has had a ban on breeding and keeping:
• American Pit Bull Terrier;
• American Staffordshire Terrier;
• American bulldog;
• alabaya;
• Tosa Inu;
• kangal;
• Caucasian Shepherd;
• tornjak;
• Brazilian mastiff;
• South Russian Shepherd;
• Yugoslav Shepherd;
• crosses and hybrids of the listed breeds.
Germany 
Since 2001, it has been officially prohibited in Germany to contain:
• American Pit Bull Terrier;
• American Staffordshire Terrier;
• Staffordshire bull terrier;
• English bull terrier.
Spain 
In 2002, restrictions were introduced on the ownership of the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Rottweiler, Akita Inu, Brazilian Mastiff and Tosa Inu.
To obtain a license to keep these breeds, the owner must be an adult, have no criminal record, be mentally and physically healthy, and also have liability insurance for a total amount of 120 thousand euros.
Great Britain 
In this country, since 1991, there has been a ban on the content of:
• American Pit Bull Terrier;
• Dogo Argentino;
• Brazilian mastiff;
• Tosa Inu;
• American bully.
Ireland 
Some varieties of bull terriers, as well as Akita Inu, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd and Rhodesian Ridgeback, are recognized as particularly dangerous in Ireland.
Norway 
In 2004, the following were banned in this country:
• Dogo Argentino;
• pit bull terrier;
• Staffordshire Terrier;
• Tosa Inu;
• Czechoslovakian Wolfdog;
• Brazilian Mastiff.
Switzerland 
Since 2010, prohibited breeds include some varieties of terriers, bandogs and crossbreds with at least 10% of their pedigree.
Israel 
In Israel it is prohibited to keep bull terriers and representatives of other fighting breeds.
USA 
Municipal authorities have passed several hundred laws prohibiting the ownership of certain types of terriers, Great Danes, as well as chow chows, bandogs, German shepherds, Doberman pinschers and a number of other dog breeds.
Portugal 
Prohibited breeds include some varieties of terriers, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Brazilian Mastiff, Tosa Inu and pit bull.
Russia 
The following are recognized as dangerous dog breeds that are prohibited from being kept:
• American Pit Bull Terrier;
• South African Boerboel;
• Karelian bear dog;
• Anatolian karabash;
• Central asian shepherd dog;
• Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
India 
In India you will not be allowed to have:
• American bulldog;
• bandoga;
• Neapolitan suitF;
• Boerboel;
• Dogo Canario;
• Brazilian mastiff;
• Tosa Inu;
• Cane Corso;
• Dogo Argentino.
Ukraine 
• Aidi (Atlas Shepherd)
• Ainu (Ainu dog, Hokkaido)
• Akbash
• Akita Inu
• American Akita (large Japanese dog)
• American Bandog
• Bergamasco (Bergamos Shepherd)
• Broholmer Danish
• Bouvier des Flanders
• Purebred Alapaha Bulldog (Otto)
• American Bulldog
• Bulldog major (ca-de-bo, pero de presa majorquin)
Romania 
In 2002, the country introduced restrictions on ownership of:
• pit bulls;
• bandogami;
• Boerboels;
• Staffordshire terriers and bull terriers;
• Rottweilers, Tosa Inu;
• Neapolitan mastiffs;
• Dogo Argentino.
Belarus 
In 2012, the country adopted a law “On the Treatment of Animals”, which includes requirements for keeping especially dangerous breeds of dogs. It lists 84 breeds, including the Komondor, Uruguayan Cimarron, German Shepherd and Black Russian Terrier.
