Restricted Breeds
Restricted breeds - All dogs must be kept under effectual control. In addition, the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 places additional controls on the following specific breeds of dogs:-
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- English Bull Terrier
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Bull Mastiff
- Doberman Pinscher
- German Shepherd (Alsatian)
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Rottweiler
- Japanese Akita
- Japanese Tosa
While in a public place, these above listed dogs or crossbreeds of same, must be
- Muzzled
- Lead by a strong lead or chain
- In the charge of a person over 16 years of age who is capable of controlling them
- Wearing a collar and identification tags.
For more information on restricted breeds please contact Carlow Kilkenny Dog Shelter.
Carlow Kilkenny Dog Shelter
Garryduff
Paulstown
County Kilkenny
R95 WK68
Phone: 059 9726785
Email: info@carlowkilkennyds.ie