staffies????

andreac

Yep Helena, a belgian would be of lighter bone and have longer hair, some are short haired though. Theres a few diff types of belgian shepherds, Teuveren, Malinois and the Groenendael.

kildara

Paul91 wrote: »

this is the UK one

http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/ccp51/cc/dog-behaviour/dogs-and-the-law.shtml

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[/list]doesn't that make more sense, that any dog out of control is a "restricted/dangerous" dog?

But the UK has banned breeds. Ireland doesn't.
As the owner of a restricted breed (in Ireland) I am glad I dont have to have her muzzled in the UK.
However, if I lived in Ireland and had a Pit Bull, i would prefer to be able to keep it, albeit on a lead and muzzled, than not at all.

Paul91

kildara wrote: »

But the UK has banned breeds. Ireland doesn't.
As the owner of a restricted breed (in Ireland) I am glad I dont have to have her muzzled in the UK.
However, if I lived in Ireland and had a Pit Bull, i would prefer to be able to keep it, albeit on a lead and muzzled, than not at all.

the UK haven't banned these breeds yet

The act looks likely to prohibit these dogs entirely in the future, but currently in such cases it is an offence if you:

• breed, sell or exchange such a dog
• have the dog in a public place without a muzzle and kept on a lead.
• allow the dog to stray.

although you can't breed, sell or exchange one ???

kildara

Paul91 wrote: »

the UK haven't banned these breeds yet

[/list]although you can't breed, sell or exchange one ???

There are four dogs illegal to own in the UK without special exemption from the courts.
Pit Bull Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Japanese Tosa,
and Fila Brasileiro.

andreac

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6222689.stm