{"id":4237,"date":"2022-05-22T09:14:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T09:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/"},"modified":"2022-08-10T04:10:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T04:10:14","slug":"can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you have a pitbull in Australia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Can_you_have_a_pitbull_in_Australia\" title=\"Can you have a pitbull in Australia?\">Can you have a pitbull in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#What_dog_breeds_are_banned_in_Australia\" title=\"What dog breeds are banned in Australia?\">What dog breeds are banned in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Can_I_bring_my_pitbull_to_Australia\" title=\"Can I bring my pitbull to Australia?\">Can I bring my pitbull to Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Are_Pitbulls_illegal\" title=\"Are Pitbull\u2019s illegal?\">Are Pitbull\u2019s illegal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Are_Pitbulls_illegal_in_Qld\" title=\"Are Pitbulls illegal in Qld?\">Are Pitbulls illegal in Qld?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#What_are_the_most_dangerous_dogs_in_Australia\" title=\"What are the most dangerous dogs in Australia?\">What are the most dangerous dogs in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Can_you_own_a_dingo_in_Australia\" title=\"Can you own a dingo in Australia?\">Can you own a dingo in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#How_can_I_avoid_pet_quarantine_in_Australia\" title=\"How can I avoid pet quarantine in Australia?\">How can I avoid pet quarantine in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Can_I_bring_my_dog_back_to_Australia\" title=\"Can I bring my dog back to Australia?\">Can I bring my dog back to Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#How_can_I_bring_my_dog_to_Australia\" title=\"How can I bring my dog to Australia?\">How can I bring my dog to Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Which_dog_can_kill_a_lion\" title=\"Which dog can kill a lion?\">Which dog can kill a lion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Which_is_the_most_dangerous_dog_in_the_world\" title=\"Which is the most dangerous dog in the world?\">Which is the most dangerous dog in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#What_dog_is_banned_in_USA\" title=\"What dog is banned in USA?\">What dog is banned in USA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#What_dogs_are_illegal_in_Queensland\" title=\"What dogs are illegal in Queensland?\">What dogs are illegal in Queensland?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Are_Pitbulls_legal_in_Brisbane\" title=\"Are Pitbulls legal in Brisbane?\">Are Pitbulls legal in Brisbane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-australia\/#Where_in_Australia_are_Pitbulls_legal\" title=\"Where in Australia are Pitbulls legal?\">Where in Australia are Pitbulls legal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pitbull_in_Australia\"><\/span>Can you have a pitbull in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Australia has a ban on aggressive dog breeds that were specifically bred for fighting.\u00a0 This ban is in place to safeguard the public and other animals. Dog breeds that are banned in Australia are: Pit Bull Terrier breeds, including American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-are-banned-in-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_banned_in_Australia\"><\/span>What dog breeds are banned in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Australia there are currently two types of breed-specific legislation: Under the Commonwealth customs legislation there is a ban on the importation of several specific breeds of dogs; Japanese Tosa, fila Brasiliero, dogo Argentino, perrode presa Canario, and American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-bring-my-pitbull-to-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_my_pitbull_to_Australia\"><\/span>Can I bring my pitbull to Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Banned Breeds<\/p>\n<p>The following dog breeds are not permitted to enter Australia: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull, Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.\u00a0 Wolf and dog crosses are not eligible for import.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Rl5ftWrk6s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-pitbull-s-illegal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pitbulls_illegal\"><\/span>Are Pitbull\u2019s illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under NSW law, restricted breeds can no longer be sold or given away in NSW. It is illegal to accept ownership of such a dog.\u00a0 The restricted dogs law applies to American pitbull or pit bull terriers.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Rl5ftWrk6s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-pitbulls-illegal-in-qld\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pitbulls_illegal_in_Qld\"><\/span>Are Pitbulls illegal in Qld?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More than 1900 dangerous, restricted or menacing dogs are registered in Queensland. The State Government has not banned American pit bulls outright.\u00a0 Owners must also display a sign alerting the public to the existence of a restricted dog on the property, and keep them muzzled while in public. They must also be desexed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-most-dangerous-dogs-in-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_dangerous_dogs_in_Australia\"><\/span>What are the most dangerous dogs in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The top nine dangerous dogs in NSW, as quoted by the Daily Telegraph, are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>1 Staffordshire Terrier \u2013 responsible for 279 attacks.<\/li>\n<li>2 Cattle dogs \u2013 responsible for 208 attacks.<\/li>\n<li>3 Rottweiler \u2013 responsible for 173 attacks.<\/li>\n<li>4 German Shepherd \u2013 responsible for 166 attacks.<\/li>\n<li>5 Pit Bull \u2013 responsible for 133 attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-own-a-dingo-in-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_dingo_in_Australia\"><\/span>Can you own a dingo in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In New South Wales and Western Australia, you can keep pet dingoes without any permit. Other states require a permit if you want to keep a pet dingo, like Victoria Northern Territory. And in Queensland, Tasmania, and South Australia, it is completely illegal to own a dingo as a pet.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GFkappvsEJ4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-avoid-pet-quarantine-in-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_avoid_pet_quarantine_in_Australia\"><\/span>How can I avoid pet quarantine in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To avoid an awkward situation at the Australian border, make sure your pet has received all the vaccinations required:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A rabies vaccination within one year of entering Australia.<\/li>\n<li>Recommended cat vaccines \u2013 against feline enteritis, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pgnZsw8U4t4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-bring-my-dog-back-to-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_my_dog_back_to_Australia\"><\/span>Can I bring my dog back to Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will need an import permit to be able to bring your pet back to Australia, as well as a health certificate attested by a registered vet. If you are returning to Australia in under six months, it is best to apply for an import permit before leaving the country.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-bring-my-dog-to-australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_bring_my_dog_to_Australia\"><\/span>How can I bring my dog to Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An import permit is necessary to import your pet into Australia. You will need to submit the application and the supporting documentation that includes rabies vaccination, the rabies titer test declaration and the rabies titer test laboratory report.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dog-can-kill-a-lion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_can_kill_a_lion\"><\/span>Which dog can kill a lion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the 10 dogs that fight lions? Ten dog breeds are noted for their ability to catch and kill wild ones: Rottweiler, Wolf dogs, Neopolitan and Tibetan mastiff, Boerboel dogs, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Bloodhounds, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, and Kangals.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c3A7naHez2g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-is-the-dangerous-dog-in-the-world\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_most_dangerous_dog_in_the_world\"><\/span>Which is the most dangerous dog in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>International Dog Day 2020: 6 most dangerous dog breeds in the world<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Pit Bull Terrier. 1\/6. American Pit Bulls are one of the most dangerous dogs and have been banned by many countries in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Rottweiler. 2\/6.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd. 3\/6.<\/li>\n<li>American Bulldog. 4\/6.<\/li>\n<li>Bullmastiff. 5\/6.<\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vBAXQ2j3hgo\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-is-banned-in-usa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_is_banned_in_USA\"><\/span>What dog is banned in USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A number of breeds have been restricted or banned, including Rottweilers, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers (\u201cPit Bulls\u201d), Chow Chows, German Shepherd Dogs, and Doberman Pinschers, and the list is growing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dogs-are-illegal-in-queensland\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_illegal_in_Queensland\"><\/span>What dogs are illegal in Queensland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under the Customs Act 1901, the following breeds are restricted dogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dogo Argentino.<\/li>\n<li>Fila Brasileiro.<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Tosa.<\/li>\n<li>American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"are-pitbulls-legal-in-brisbane\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pitbulls_legal_in_Brisbane\"><\/span>Are Pitbulls legal in Brisbane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Restricted dog breeds<\/p>\n<p>Under Council\u2019s Animals Local Law 2017, the following breeds of dogs are prohibited in Brisbane: American pit-bull terrier or pit bull terrier. Dogo Argentino.\u00a0 Perro de Presa Canario or Presa canario.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-in-australia-are-pitbulls-legal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_in_Australia_are_Pitbulls_legal\"><\/span>Where in Australia are Pitbulls legal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some breeds are banned from importation into Australia. Of these, only the American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier are believed to be in Tasmania.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related on posts on pitbull in Australia :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is an Australian pitbull?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-an-australian-shepherd-pitbull-mix-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a pitbull and Australian shepherd mix called?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you have a pitbull in Australia?What dog breeds are banned in Australia?Can I bring my pitbull to Australia?Are Pitbull\u2019s illegal?Are Pitbulls illegal in Qld?What are the most dangerous dogs in Australia?Can you own a dingo in Australia?How can I avoid pet quarantine in Australia?Can I bring my dog back to Australia?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192954,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Can-you-have-a-pitbull-in-Australia.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4237"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4237"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118570,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4237\/revisions\/118570"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}