Which dog breeds are banned from certain countries? Find out now!
Doberman Pinscher- Their aggressive behavior was displayed depending on each situation, but overall, their size and strength makes them a potentially dangerous dog breed.
Neapolitan Mastiff-The 200-lb. dog can be dangerous when fully grown and should not be around children.
Rottweiler- They are banned in Poland, Romania, Portugal and Ireland.
Tosa Ken-Because of its size and stature, they have been banned from the United Kingdom, Trinidad & Tobago, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, New Zealand and Malaysia.
Alaskan Malamutes- Because they have a strong prey-drive, their instinct is to hunt down anything they feel endangered by.
American Bulldog- In 2009, a five-year-old girl was severely mauled by an American Bulldog. In 2011, one was killed after attacking children on a school bus.
Fila Brasiliero-Fila Brasilieros are extremely intelligent and athletic, but terribly aggressive and strong.
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog-They have a very high prey drive and are extremely unpredictable. They do not make for good household pets and should be kept far from children.
These dog breeds all have a pretty bad rep all over the world. It's quite shocking to think that some of these common dog breeds are not allowed in some countries!
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