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DEFRA
produces guidance leaflet
on Dangerous Dogs legislation
Defra has launched a 16 page leaflet containing guidance on
types of dogs prohibited in Great Britain.
The leaflet contains pictures and key characteristics of the
species of dogs banned in Great Britain. It also explains the
impact of the legislation on dogs being brought into the UK.
The leaflet is aimed at both the enforcement agencies but also
to members of the public who would like to bring their dog into
Great Britain via the Pet Travel Scheme but are unsure whether
their animal is banned from Great Britain..
There are four species of dogs covered by the Dangerous Dogs
Act 1991. These are the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo
Argentino and Fila Braziliero.
And the leaflet also contains a Question and Answer section
on the legislation., which has been drawn up by Defra’s
Animal Welfare Division.
2 Details will also be sent out to local authority organisations,
veterinary associations, carriers under the Pet Travel Scheme,
quarantine bodies and the police.
3 Further information about the Dangerous Dogs legislation can
be obtained from Defra (Tel: 020 7904 6461). Information on
the Pet Travel Scheme is also available (Tel: 0870 241 1710).
Press enquiries 020 7238 6094; Public enquiries 08459 335577;
Press notices are available on our website www.defra.gov.uk |
