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Restricted Dog Breeds in Ireland
The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 specify 10 breeds which need strict control:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Bull Mastiff
Doberman Pinscher
English Bull Terrier
German Shepherd (Alsatian)
Japanese Akita
Japanese Tosa
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Every other strain or cross-breed of these dogs are also covered.
These dogs must be securely muzzled and kept on a dog chain or leash not more than 2m long, in a public place and supervised by someone aged over 16 years who is capable of controlling the dog.
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