The '''Dangerous Dogs Act 1991''' is
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Four breeds in particular were targeted by the Act:
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It was made illegal to own any of these dogs without specific exemption from a court. The dogs have to be
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In November 2002,
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Other countries also have laws pertaining to dangerous dogs. These are state-specific and vary in severity. In some jurisdictions in
hoodlum exhibitionism Australia dogs which have been declared dangerous are required to wear a collar of red and yellow stripes; under the harsh legislation of some municipalities of
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See also
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External links * http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2499649.stm/
* http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3345585.stm/
* http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/3358401.stm/
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