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Restricted Breed Dogs - City of Stirling

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The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> rangers will conduct inspections <strong>of</strong><br />

properties for restricted breed owners to ensure compliance<br />

with these regulations. A $50.00 fee is payable to assist with<br />

the cost <strong>of</strong> the inspections.<br />

<strong>Restricted</strong> <strong>Breed</strong> <strong>Dogs</strong><br />

Important information for owners <strong>of</strong><br />

restricted breed dogs<br />

• Are your fences constructed <strong>of</strong> material capable <strong>of</strong><br />

confining the dog?<br />

• Are your fences <strong>of</strong> adequate height to contain the dog?<br />

• Do the fences and gates prevent your dog from escaping?<br />

• Are the fences childpro<strong>of</strong> and secure?<br />

• Are all entrances to where the dog is kept signposted<br />

with the correct ‘Dangerous Dog’ signs?<br />

• Are all entrances secured with self-locking,<br />

self-closing gates?<br />

The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> can refuse or cancel a registration and<br />

seize and detain a dog if it believes that the means to confine<br />

the dog do not exist on the premises.<br />

If you are unsure about any <strong>of</strong> the regulations regarding<br />

restricted breeds then please call our Customer Service<br />

Centre for more information.<br />

AnImAl cAre fAcIlIty<br />

OPenInG HOUrs AnD cOntAct DetAIls<br />

15 Natalie Way, Balcatta<br />

Telephone: (08) 9205 8555<br />

Fax: (08) 9345 8822<br />

Open 2:00 - 5:30pm weekdays<br />

Open 12:30 - 1:30pm weekends<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> 25 Cedric Street <strong>Stirling</strong> WA 6021<br />

Telephone (08) 9205 8555 | Facsimile (08) 9345 8822<br />

www.stirling.wa.gov.au


The <strong>Restricted</strong> <strong>Breed</strong>s Regulations (2002) details restrictions<br />

regarding certain breeds <strong>of</strong> dogs. Under the laws a restricted<br />

breed dog is defined as one whose importation into Australia<br />

is prohibited under the Commonwealth Customs (Prohibited<br />

Imports) Regulations 1956.<br />

restrIcteD BreeDs InclUDe:<br />

• Dogo Argentino (Argentinean Fighting Dog);<br />

• Fila Brasiliero (Brazilian Fighting Dog);<br />

• Japanese Tosa;<br />

• Perro de Presa Canario (Canary Dog);<br />

• American Pit Bull Terrier;<br />

• Pit Bull Terrier breeds; or<br />

• any dog which visibly contains traits <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the<br />

above breeds.<br />

restrIcteD BreeDs HAve:<br />

• historically been bred for fighting and have exceptional<br />

strength; and a<br />

• tendency to attack/fight beyond simple superiority over<br />

an ‘opponent’.<br />

While most dog owners responsibly train and control their dog,<br />

some do not. <strong>Restricted</strong> breeds have a documented history<br />

<strong>of</strong> aggressive attacks on people and other animals, and may<br />

present a threat to the community if not adequately controlled.<br />

The restrictions impose similar conditions to those that deal<br />

with dogs that have been declared dangerous under the Dog<br />

Act 1976. Owners <strong>of</strong> restricted breeds dogs must adhere to the<br />

following conditions:<br />

<strong>Restricted</strong> breed dogs must wear a prescribed collar at all<br />

times indicating that it is a restricted breed and to advise<br />

people that the dog may be dangerous.<br />

All access points to your home must display signs indicating<br />

that you have a restricted dog breed at your property. Signs<br />

need to meet standard specifications.<br />

Dangerous Dog signs and collars can be purchased from the<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> at our Animal Care Facility located in Natalie<br />

Way, Balcatta.<br />

Owners are required to provide an enclosure in which to keep<br />

your dog that is capable <strong>of</strong> preventing a young child from<br />

entering and which prevents your dog from escaping the<br />

premises. The enclosure is to have a self-closing and selflatching<br />

gate that is capable <strong>of</strong> being locked.<br />

This includes in approved dog exercise areas.<br />

Persons in charge <strong>of</strong> a restricted breed dog in a public place<br />

must be over the age <strong>of</strong> 18 years.<br />

Before you sell or otherwise transfer ownership <strong>of</strong> your dog<br />

to another person you must inform the other person in writing<br />

that the dog is a restricted breed.<br />

<strong>Restricted</strong> breed dogs are to be sterilised from six months <strong>of</strong><br />

age unless there are extenuating circumstances relating to<br />

the animal’s physical condition or medical treatment.<br />

A seizure and destruction order may be obtained on your<br />

dog for failure to comply with these regulations. Provisions in<br />

the Dog Act 1976 provide for a maximum penalty <strong>of</strong> $5000.<br />

These regulations apply to all restricted breeds regardless <strong>of</strong><br />

temperament or behavioural history.

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