Summerhill Vets News - Dangerous Dogs
With all the press coverage recently about dangerous dogs, many people are scared about their pet being classified as a dangerous dog that should be put to sleep.
The Dangerous Dogs Act states that no individuals of the following breeds are to be imported and any existing animals must be tattoo’d and muzzled. The breeds are – American Pit Bull, Dogo Argentinas, Japanese Toza and Fila Braziliero. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not on the list of dangerous dog breeds. For more information on these breeds look at www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/ddogsleaflet.pdf
If you are concerned about your dogs aggression, then please contact the surgery for free advice about your dogs behaviour. If your dog has problem behaviour and you want to correct it then we can help you or point you in the best direction to get help.
Please telephone 01633 255394 for advice.
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