This is a list of dog breeds banned in the UK, with their country of origin and date of first being banned. The list also includes information about the reasons for these bans.
American Pit Bull Terrier (USA) – 1987
Fila Brasileiro (Brazil) – 1989
Perro de Presa Canario (Spain) – 1989
Dogo Argentino (Argentina) – 1991
Boerboel (South Africa) – 1991
Japanese Tosa (Japan) – 1991
Banned Breeds Of Dog Uk
There are many breeds of dog that are banned in the UK, and these include:
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Basenji (also known as African Hunting Dog)
Basset Hound (also known as Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen)
Bedlington Terrier (also known as Bedlington)
Doberman Pinscher (also known as Doberman)
Fila Brasileiro (also known as Brazilian Mastiff or Fila)
Japanese Tosa (also known as Japanese Fighting Dog or Tosa Inu)
Komondor (also known as Hungarian Sheepdog or Komondorok)
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is a law that was introduced in the United Kingdom (UK) to control dog breeding, ownership and breeding standards. The act bans certain types of dog by breed.
The following breeds are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act:
Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Perro de Presa Canario/Preso Canario
Pit Bull Terrier
Alsatian (German Shepherd)
Rottweiler
Japanese Tosa
Doberman Pinscher
Akita Inus (Akita)
Wolf Hybrid (Wolf Dog)