Dog Control

Question: Which Breeds are known as Dangerous Breeds?

The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 impose additional restrictions on the following breeds of dog or on strains or crosses of these breeds which have been designated as Restricted Breeds.

American Pit Bull Terrier
Bull Mastiff
Doberman Pinscher
English Bull Terrier
German Shepherd (Alsatian)
Japanese Akita
Japanese Tosa
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Bandog

These dogs and strains or crosses of them are subject by law to the following restrictions when in a public place:

must be securely muzzled
must be led on a sufficiently strong chain or leash not greater than 2 metres in length by a person over 16 years of age who is capable of controlling the dog
must have a collar bearing the name and address of the owner (this applies to all dogs)

These restrictions do not apply to dogs used by the Gardai, Harbour Police, Airport Police, Customs & Excise Service, Rescue teams or Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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