We often hear about breed specific legislation, where a state or province has introduced a ban or restrictions to owning a certain breed of dog. The legislation is intended to protect the public from what is perceived to be dangerous dog breeds and it often includes the catch-all phrase any dog of a mixed breed that visibly contains any of these breeds.
In a nutshell if your pooch so much as looks like one of these banned dog breeds you may have a problem. So while the battle of the band dog breeds continues in this we've listed the "Top 10 Unfairly Banned Dog Breeds".
Rottweiler Dog :
This Kong quiet breed comes from German stock and while he can be territorial toward other male dogs. And is inclined to dominate he generally does well with other animals and with early socialization positive interaction, and regular rigorous exercise he makes a great family pet. He's (Rottweiler) described as a confident guardian loving and loyal (1).
Dogo Argentino Dog :
This heavily muscled dog looks ready to do the job he was originally bred for hunting large game. But today the Dogo is considered a family pet that gets along well with other dogs. He does require a vigorous exercise to expend his energy and keep him mentally stimulated. However he's referred to as loyal trustworthy and courageous (2).
American
Staffordshire Terrier Dog :
Often making the list of banned dog breeds this handsome boy originated in the UK. Is a mix of terrier and bulldog and is considered part of the pit bull breed that is experiencing bans and restrictions for being aggressive. Yet the American kennel club describes him as confident good-natured and smart additionally they say. The AMSTAFF is a people-oriented dog that thrives when he is made part of the family and given a job to do (3).
Fila
Brasileiro Dog :
The Fila was bred to hunt and guard and these instincts remain strong in the breed. He needs a seasoned dog owner who appreciates the dog's sense of loyalty and need to protect his human pack. Extensive and ongoing socialization from the time he's a puppy is important to keep him at ease with new faces. While plenty of time with his family and daily rigorous exercise designed to tire him out will curb his aggressive tendencies (4).
Doberman
Pinscher Dog :
This dramatic looking pooch was originally bred and trained for guard duty in Germany. Towards the end of the 19th century and unfortunately his larger intimidating build has often typecast him in this role. Today the Doberman Pinscher is known for his exceptional intelligence, obedience, and good natured temperament that make him a great family pet (5).
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Tosa
Inu Dog :
When you're already known as the Japanese fighting dog you've already got a couple strikes against you when it comes to winning public approval. But these big boys (Tosa Inu) train and fight sumo style which is overpowering and pinning versus biting and injuring. They are loyal, obedient, and naturally protective of their home and human pack extremely rare they're considered great with kids (6).
German
Shepherd Dog :
This hard-working dog's speed agility and sense of smell once made him ideal for herding. Today you'll find him assisting search and rescue units working alongside police units to track down the bad guys and sniffing out narcotics. His (German Shepherd) loyal and highly protective instincts towards family can make him territorial if not properly socialized. However the American Kennel Club pegs him as being smart, confident, courageous, and steady a true dog lover's dog (7).
American Pitbull Terrier Dog :
This dog hails from the UK and combines the spirited old English Terrier with the athletic old English bulldog. He's (American Pit bull Terrier) one of the more commonly banned dog breeds that is considered naturally aggressive yet the united kennel club describes him as. Not the best choice for a guard dog since they're extremely friendly even with strangers, aggressive behavior towards humans is uncharacteristic of the breed (8).
American
Bulldog Dog :
This leaner longer-legged version of the old English Bulldog was prized for his ability to guard farms and hunt small game. He's highly confident but known for needing the attention of his owners and doesn't thrive if he's left for long periods or ignored. He (American Bulldog) has strong protective instincts and would put his life on the line for his family. So early socialization is important to ensure he can distinguish between friendly faces and those who are a true threat (9).
Presa Canario Dog :
A big dog with the even bigger bark he originated in Spain’s canary islands, where he was used to guard farms and livestock. These (Presa Canario) loyal boys can become aggressive towards other dogs and strangers if they feel their pack is threatened. And because of this need to protect early socialization is important regular rigorous exercise will help keep his physical needs met and aggression under control (10).
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