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Bullterrier, Staffs and Pinscher

  • 13-07-2009 1:39pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9


    Hello,


    are they allowed in ireland?
    im from vienna, so i really dont know it :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,549 ✭✭✭✭cowzerp


    yes but they must be kept on leads and are meant to be muzzled.

    Rush Boxing club and Rush Martial Arts head coach.



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    They are allowed in Ireland

    Restricted Dog Breeds in Ireland



    The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 specify 10 breeds which need strict control.
    • American Pit Bull Terrier
    • Bull Mastiff
    • Doberman Pinscher
    • English Bull Terrier
    • German Shepherd (Alsatian)
    • Japanese Akita
    • Japanese Tosa
    • Rhodesian Ridgeback
    • Rottweiler
    • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    Every other strain or cross-breed of these dogs are also covered.

    These dogs must be securely muzzled and kept on a dog chain or leash. not more than 2m long, in a public place and supervised by someone aged over 16 years who is capable of controlling the dog.
    http://www.ispca.ie/Restricted-Dog-Breeds.aspx


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 Traviata


    Thanks !:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    Halti harnesses are allowed by dog wardens as well. Muzzles can be a bit intimidating to other people and haltis do just as good a job. They are also very effective at stopping dogs pulling which is a plus with large dog breeds like some of the ones listed.


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