Regulated dogs - dangerous, restricted or menacing dogs

A regulated dog is a dog that is:

  • declared dangerous
  • declared menacing
  • a restricted breed (prohibited from importation into Australia under the Customs Act 1901 (Cth)).

Restricted dog breeds

The following breeds are restricted under the Customs Act 1901:

  • Dogo Argentino
  • Fila Brasileiro
  • Japanese Tosa
  • American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier
  • Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.

Council's local law prohibits all restricted breeds. Current restricted dog owners can keep their animal until they move or the dog passes away if conditions are complied with.

Restricted dogs cannot be registered in City of Moreton Bay.

Declared dangerous or menacing dogs

Dogs may be declared dangerous or menacing under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

Council may declare a dog to be dangerous or menacing if:

  • it has seriously attacked a person or another animal
  • it has acted in a way that causes fear to a person or another animal
  • due to the behaviour of a dog towards a person or another animal, an authorised person forms an opinion that the dog may attack, or seriously attack (dangerous), another person or animal
  • it was declared dangerous or menacing by another local government.

Once your dog has been declared a dangerous or menacing dog, you will have to comply with the mandatory conditions under the Act. Council monitors compliance to reduce the community risk posed by regulated dogs.

Responsibilities of a regulated dog owner

There are different requirements for keeping a regulated dog. Owners must adhere to the mandatory conditions outlined in the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

To monitor compliance and promote community safety Council conducts an approved annual systematic regulated dog inspection program.

For more information refer to the responsibilities of a regulated dog owner.

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