Written By: Mobin

Dog Breeds Currently Banned in the United Kingdom

Pit Bull Terriers were banned in the UK in 1991 except with special permit due to concerns over aggressiveness.  

Pit Bull Terrier

The large and powerful Japanese Tosa is banned for its fighting background and capability to cause lethal bites.

Japanese Tosa

Dogo  Argentinos are pack hunters with banned due to their strength, aggression, and deadly bite force.  

Dogo  Argentino

 Also called the Brazilian Mastiff, this breed's unsocial temperament and biting attacks contributed to their ban.

 Fila Brasileiro

Some American Bulldog breed lines have been banned for being too similar to Pit Bull Terriers genetically.

American Bulldog

The Boerboel's guard dog tendencies and ability to seriously injure contributed towards their prohibition.   

Boerboel

The Perro de Presa Canario, also called Canary Dog, has been banned for its aggression and combative nature.

Presa Canario 

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