10 Countries Where Specific Dog Breeds Are Banned

Today, we know of hundreds of dog breeds. Many of them were shaped by Mother Nature, while others were created through human intervention and the magic of selective breeding. For centuries, people around the world have happily kept these amazing pets in their homes, making them full-fledged members of their families.

However, in some countries, certain breeds are banned from ownership and breeding due to their potential danger. These restrictions stem from incidents of aggressive behavior and attacks on people, leading to the decision to impose limitations. Let’s find out which countries have lists of banned dog breeds and how extensive they are.

Germany

Since 2001, Germany has officially banned the ownership of:

• American Pit Bull Terrier
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• English Bull Terrier