Many countries impose regulations on certain dog breeds due to concerns about potential aggression or safety risks. These regulations may include outright bans or restrictions such as mandatory microchipping, special permits, compulsory sterilization, or specific conditions for keeping the dogs. In some cases, owners may also need to provide a criminal background check or psychological evaluation.
At Luzocn, we’ve explored which breeds are subject to these regulations most frequently. However, we believe that aggression in dogs is often a result of improper training and environment rather than the breed itself. Even breeds considered dangerous can be loving and well-behaved members of a family when given proper care and training.
8. Presa Canario
This breed opens the list with 8 countries regulating them. They may look intimidating, but they are actually level-headed and calm doggies that are devoted to their humans.
7. Rottweiler
Although Rottweilers are actively used in rescue operations, serve on police forces, and herd cattle perfectly, 10 countries consider them dangerous. In reality, they are confident guard dogs and playful fluffies.
6. American Staffordshire Terrier
This is the most controversial puppy. On the one hand, as many as 11 countries regulate this breed by law. But at the same time, every now and then it makes it on the lists of the most popular dogs around the world.
5. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
This doggie is one of the dog-fighting breeds. Despite this, they are friendly and tender pups and recommended as family dogs. But 12 countries worldwide think the opposite and have either prohibited or restricted them.
4. Brazilian Mastiff
The beautiful and sad eyes of this breed reveal that about 14 countries treat them with caution. Some see them as aggressive, while others see them as work and guard dogs.
3. Tosa
This Japanese puppy is considered dangerous in 18 countries. It was bred for dog-fighting. And the sad thing is that it is still used for this in Japan on a legal basis.
2. Dogo Argentino
And again we have 18 countries in the world that regulate these dogs. This time the number is for this snow-white Argentinian beauty. Luckily, at least in their homeland they don’t have restrictions and can have loving owners.
1. Pit Bull
These breeds are among those most frequently subject to restrictions or bans in various countries. Specifically, 24 countries impose regulations on pit bulls, pit bull-type dogs, and their crossbreeds. Additionally, the American Kennel Club does not officially recognize this breed.
What are your thoughts on these breeds? Do you have a dog? If so, what breed is it?
