Advice on dangerous dogs

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, as amended, prohibits the ownership, breeding, sale and exchange advertising for sale of specified types of fighting dogs. The most notable example being the pit bull terrier type of dog.

The law can be enforced either by the Council or Police, with penalties including a substantial fine and/or imprisonment.  Residents are asked to be vigilant, and should they own, or know of a dog or dogs that they suspect are illegal they should contact the Council on 01252 774421 for further advice.

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural affairs has issued guidance on the identification of illegal dog types called "Types of Dogs Prohibited in Great Britain" and can be downloaded using the link to the right of this page.