In the world there are thousands breeds of dogs, many of which were formed by nature, while others, due to the proximity of humans and dogs, were bred by crossing. Among the variety of breeds there are companion and toy dogs, dog-Shepherds, dog-guards, dogs-hounds, and others.
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In this country since 1997 Pitbull Terriers can be kept only if you are following thorough and effective precautions.
Since 2001 following dog breeds are officially prohibited:
Since 2011 following dog breeds are not allowed to import, cultivation and sale:
Since 1999 the country entered restrictions on the ownership of dangerous dogs breeds among which are so-called «wolfdogs» except for Czech Wolfdog and the Saarloos Wolfhond.
The Royal decree of 2002 entered restrictions on dog breeds such as:
In order to obtain a license for the housing of these breeds its owner must be of a legal age, have no criminal records, be mentally and physically healthy, as well as get liability insurance for a total of 120 000 euros.
In this country since 1991 enacted the «Act on dangerous dogs», which was completed in 1997. According to this document ban on the cultivation, sale, purchase, exchange and promotionis introduced for the following dogs:
The above-mentioned breeds must be muzzled and kept on a leash in public places, be registered, have insurance, be spayed, stamped and have a chip.
The law applies to the whole country except for the Northern Ireland.
Restrictions on the ownership of dangerous dogs breeds entered in 1998. They must be kept under strict control by people of 16 years or older, be licensed, walked on a short leash (no more than 2 metres) and muzzled in public places. As especially dangerous breeds in Ireland are recognized:
Since 1999 the country entered restrictions on the ownership of dangerous dogs. These breeds have been divided into two types. In the first type were included breeds, which is not registered in the studbooks and are similar to the characteristics of the following breeds:
The second type includes:
In September 2003 Italy has adopted a list of 92 breeds that were prohibited or restricted for keeping. It included even harmless Border Collies and Welsh Corgi. On 14 January 2007 the law was revised and the list of especially dangerous dogs was shortened:
In 2009 the list of restricted breeds was cancelled and today the law requires owners of all to focus on ensuring public safety through walking their dogs on a leash and having a muzzle (even for small breeds).
In 2002 the country introduced a restriction on the possession of such species as:
In order to own such dogs you must be at least 18 years, have a certificate from a psychiatrist and judicial resolution.
The import of Bandogs, Boerboels and Pitbulls to Romania is prohibited. And following breeds are required to wear a muzzle: German Shepherd dog, Doberman Pinscher, Belgian Malinois, Dogo Canario, Komondor, Kuvasz, Riesenschnauzer.
