Holy men who met their unholy ends
All Staffordshire terriers have quite a difficult time with legislation around the world.
The pit bull is one of the most restricted breeds around the world, from North America to Spain and Singapore.
This buff canine faces some restrictions in places like France, Bermuda, Singapore, and Denmark.
Okay, this dog is pretty believably facing restrictions in countries like Australia, the UK, the USA, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Singapore, and Malaysia.
The English bull terrier is one of 11 breeds on Ireland's The Control of Dogs Regulations list from 1998.
The bull mastiff is another one of 11 breeds on Ireland's The Control of Dogs Regulations list.
Also known as the Japanese fighting dog, the Tosa Inu faces restrictions in countries including Australia, Ireland, the UK, the USA, Bermuda, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Malaysia, and Singapore.
This breed is not eagerly welcomed in countries like Australia, the USA, and Germany.
This long, lean dog machine faces some legislative difficulties in countries like Ireland and Germany.
Even though it's American, parts of the USA have placed restrictions on this breed.
Also known as the Ca de Bou, this image is what it looks like at just three months! No wonder some countries like the USA, Germany, and Malaysia have placed restrictions on it.
The Bandog may have had its fate sealed in some countries with that name...
Rottweilers have an unfortunately violent reputation in many countries around the world.
This powerhouse pup faces restrictions in the USA and Germany.
The beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback is one of 11 breeds on Ireland's The Control of Dogs Regulations list from 1998.
They do look a little intimidating in their gang.
It's hard to look at any dog as though it's dangerous when it's looking so happy in a field of flowers.
You can tell it's a hunting dog at first sight, but the tongue makes it hard to take seriously.
Some countries would rather you had a dog that looked more like a house pet!
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This bulky breed faces some restrictions in Denmark.
It's not easy to get this breed in Denmark, but you can tell why they make good guard dogs!
Denmark and Germany are some of the countries that have put restrictions on this breed.
Germany has some restrictions on this breed, which looks playful but also like it could tackle a grown man to the ground.
This breed of dog looks exactly like the kind of dog you don't want to run into in a forest alone.
This breed faces restrictions in Malaysia.
Would you believe this adorable thing faces restrictions across countries including Canada, Ireland, USA, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Spain, Singapore, and Israel?
This breed is another which faces restrictions in many countries around the world.
A restricted dog looks at you hungrily like this... What do you do?
This cute breed is another one of the 11 on Ireland's The Control of Dogs Regulations list.
When you're thinking about what kind of dog to get, most people go for the more obvious breeds, but some go for the ones with a "violent" reputation only to find out that it's actually restricted or banned in their home country.
In fact, 52 countries have some form of breed-specific legislation, which is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. They range from outright banning the possession of these dogs (with the threat of putting them down), to restrictions and conditions on ownership, including things like what age a person can be to own one, and the requirement of a short leash, a muzzle, registration, insurance, sterilization, microchip implants, or even a tattoo.
On Tuesday, August 20, a 53-year-old man from Lancashire in the UK was found dead in his home after being killed by his own dog. The dog was an XL bully, or large American bulldog, a breed that was banned in England in February 2024. Police called to the scene shot and killed the dog, stating that it still posed "a significant threat of serious harm." They are looking for information about the tragic incident and attempting to piece together the circumstances surrounding the man's death. Laws restricting the breeding, sale, and ownership of XL bullies have been rolled out across the UK in 2024.
Such laws are born out of fatalities or maulings, and so they presume specific breeds to be dangerous or vicious. Naturally, there has been some backlash, but nonetheless, the restrictions remain in place.
Click through to see the most commonly banned or restricted dogs around the world.
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When you're thinking about what kind of dog to get, most people go for the more obvious breeds, but some go for the ones with a "violent" reputation only to find out that it's actually restricted or banned in their home country.
In fact, 52 countries have some form of breed-specific legislation, which is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. They range from outright banning the possession of these dogs (with the threat of putting them down), to restrictions and conditions on ownership, including things like what age a person can be to own one, and the requirement of a short leash, a muzzle, registration, insurance, sterilization, microchip implants, or even a tattoo.
On Tuesday, August 20, a 53-year-old man from Lancashire in the UK was found dead in his home after being killed by his own dog. The dog was an XL bully, or large American bulldog, a breed that was banned in England in February 2024. Police called to the scene shot and killed the dog, stating that it still posed "a significant threat of serious harm." They are looking for information about the tragic incident and attempting to piece together the circumstances surrounding the man's death. Laws restricting the breeding, sale, and ownership of XL bullies have been rolled out across the UK in 2024.
Such laws are born out of fatalities or maulings, and so they presume specific breeds to be dangerous or vicious. Naturally, there has been some backlash, but nonetheless, the restrictions remain in place.
Click through to see the most commonly banned or restricted dogs around the world.