The Top 10 Restricted Dog Breeds

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1.American Bulldog

banned in Denmark, Singapore. Originally a farm dog, excels at catching feral hogs. Strong, athletic, high pain threshold.

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2.Bandog

Medieval guard dog let off chain at night. Modern mix of APBT and mastiffs for size and drive. Prominent in 60s. Restricted breed. 80-150lbs.

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3.Neapolitan Mastiff

Italian breed with gladiator history, Roman war dogs. Now home protectors. Huge, wrinkly, played Fang in Harry Potter.

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4.Wolfdog

"Czechoslovakian & Saarloos Wolfdogs: unpredictable mix of dog and wolf, not good pets. Attacks on humans, especially children. Banned in Norway."

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5.Boerboel

South African farm dog, bred from African and guard dogs, resembling Bull Mastiffs. Good guardians, gentle with kids. Banned in Denmark.

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6.Dogo Argentino

Bred in Argentina in 1928, the Dogo is a powerful hunting dog derived from the Cordoba Fighting Dog. It resembles a large Pit Bull and is banned in 10 countries.

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7.Presa Canario

Spanish fighting dog, infamous for fatal attack in 2001. Banned in Australia and New Zealand. Knoller convicted of murder.

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8.Fila Brasiliero

Brazilian Mastiff, bred for hunting. Aggressive, distrusts strangers. Illegal in UK.

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9.The Japanese Tosa

Silent, powerful fighting breed originating from Japan. Banned in many countries due to aggression issues. Live up to 10 years.

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10.Doberman Pinscher

Affectionate, loyal, and vigilant watch dog. Regular exercise prevents aggression. Proper training and socialization make them friendly. Banned in some areas.