Dog Control Act 1996

Miscellaneous provisions

Schedule 4: Breed and type of dog subject to ban on importation and muzzling

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"Dogs banned from import and needing a muzzle in New Zealand"

The Dog Control Act 1996 has rules about certain breeds and types of dogs. You need to know that some breeds are banned from being imported and must be muzzled. These breeds include the Brazilian Fila, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, and Perro de Presa Canario.

The Act also talks about types of dogs, which includes the American Pit Bull Terrier. These rules are part of the Act because of sections like ss 30A, 33A, 33C, and 78A–78C.

You can find more information about these rules in the Dog Control Act 1996, which explains why some breeds and types of dogs are subject to a ban on importation and muzzling.

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4Breed and type of dog subject to ban on importation and muzzling Empowered by ss 30A, 33A, 33C, 78A–78C

Part 1Breed of dog

Brazilian Fila

Dogo Argentino

Japanese Tosa

Perro de Presa Canario

Part 2Type of dog

American Pit Bull Terrier

Notes
  • Schedule 4 Part 1: amended, on , by clause 3 of the Dog Control (Perro de Presa Canario) Order 2010 (SR 2010/369).