Are British Bulldogs classed as a dangerous animal in the UK?

Question

Are British Bulldogs classed as a dangerous animal in the UK?

Answer 1

No! british Bulldog's make great pets!! It's only american bulldog's that are illegal!

Answer 2

Dogs are not born dangerous.....their owners are responsible for their behavior through appropriate training and control or lack of.!

Answer 3

Under the 1991 Act (and as amended in 1997) it is illegal to own any Specially Controlled Dogs without specific exemption from a court. The dogs have to be muzzled and kept on a leash in public, they must be registered and insured, neutered, tattooed and receive microchip implants. The Act also bans the breeding, sale and exchange of these dogs, even if they are on the Index of Exempted Dogs.[1]

Four types in particular were identified by the Act:

Pit Bull Terrier (a description which has led to some confusion, as the "Pit bull" is not a breed in and of itself but encompasses a range of breeds)

Japanese Tosa

Dogo Argentino

Fila Brasileiro

The Act also cover cross breeds.

Dangerous Dogs Act

Owners of the breeds specially controlled by the above Act must carry a certificate of exemption allowing them to keep their dogs.

The breeds named are:-

Pit Bull Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier types

Japanese Tosa

Dogo Angentino

Fila Braziliero

All owners of the above breeds must have registered at their local police station and the following procedures should have been carried out:-

The dog must be

Microchipped

Tattooed on the inner thigh

Covered by third party insurance

Neutered

In addition to this, all the dogs must be muzzled and on a lead when in a public place and kept in the charge of a person over the age of 16.

Any person not carrying a Certificate of Exemption is liable to have their dog seized by a Police Officer or the Council's dog warden. A court case may then follow to establish whether the person is in possession of an unregistered dog. If this is found to be the case, the court will likely order the dog to be destroyed and sentence the owner to six months in prison and/or a fine not exceeding, £2,000.

Other breeds also behaving dangerously

The Act applies to other breeds also. It is an offence to allow any dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place, or a private place where it is not permitted to be, even if it does not cause an injury. The penalty if a dog does not cause injury is up to six months in prison and/or a fine not exceeding, £2,000. If a dog does cause injury and the case is proven in court, the dog will be destroyed, with maximum penalties for the owner of two years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

All dogs should therefore be kept under control, and kept on a lead when in a public place. Keep our streets, parks and recreation areas a pleasure to visit for dog owners and non dog owners alike.

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

They are not specifically banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (only Pit Bulls, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero and crosses thereof are banned) but if a dog of ANY breed is vicious and attacks people and/or other animals, it is liable to be destroyed following a court order from a judge. This happened to two bull terriers which attacked and killed our dog in 1996.

Answer 6

Noooooooooo

Answer 7

nope bulldogs are so sweet

Answer 8

Are you joking??  British bulldogs are the laziest most "laid back" breed you could own.

We owned one as kid's, and we used to have to literally drag him out for a walk, as he would much rather be asleep on the sofa.

Answer 9

Only when their jaws are clamped onto ones crotch.

Answer 10

No way! I mean, I don't have one but theyr soooo not! Theyr well sweet (: