beach pig Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 OK we are going back sometime soon,but I have a problem I don't think we are able to take our loving dog with us.the problem is she is a American staffy, I have looked on various websites and if I have been reading it right she is on the dangerous dogs list.:wacko:lol.she is the best dog I have ever had she plays with the kids and snuggles up with the youngest and has not one ounce of aggression in her.she runs away from my mates cat lol:biglaugh:.but all this does not matter I hear you say.according to defra she is a pitbull type,if it walks like a duck sounds like a duck its a duck.just really sad that we are gonna have to leave her behind.the kids are heartbroken,just wandered if anyone has had any succesfull experience in taking this breed to the uk.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Not sure but are they allowed but must wear a muzzle? (not sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 thanks simmo. I heard that but if that's the case I would rather leave her here with a good home.to me putting a muzzle on her is like putting one on bambi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Shhh.I don't think you're supposed to have a dog like that here so I would keep quiet about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Maybe if you have a behavioural test done by a professional that might help with the dogs chances, its because of the bad breeding these where banned. They are here in Aus too but one guy on the news had to have a blood test sent to america to prove his dog wasn't a pitbull as the authorities took it off him and tried to tell him it was a banned breed. He did get his dog back in the end and it was very much like yours from the sound of it (gentle and playful). I'd investigate some more before giving in if your dog means the world to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 This news story has just come out today and might be of interest to you beach pig.. http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/qantas-backs-down-on-controversial-american-staffordshire-terrier-ban/story-e6frfq80-1226690006001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 thanks for taking the time to post that jen really appreciated.my problem is I think the authorities in the uk not allowing her in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I think you're mistaken; the breeds banned in the UK and the breeds banned in Australia are the same. American Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not on that list, so you are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Removed. Will post again in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I did some more reading. The UK KC does not recognise the American staffy. It falls under a pitbull type for importing and is most likely not going to be allowed to be imported unless you can get an exemption certificate. Do you have an official pedigree and KC registration for your dog? Ie, proper paperwork to prove her breeding? I'd also talk to a reputable pet shipper and discuss options with them if you do have the paperwork and can apply for an exemption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I think you will struggle as the more I read, the more it becomes clear that an American staffy is a breed that falls under the 'pitbull' tag http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_Bull_Terrier This page pretty much confirms the above, and is a Gov website https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69276/pb13573-dogs-law-you-leaflet-080515.pdf Whether your dog is a banned type depends on what your dog actually looks like, rather than the breed or name by which it is called (whether a crossbreed or not). The law refers to four kinds of dog which are banned: • Pit Bull Terrier • Japanese Tosa • Dogo Argentino • Fila Braziliero While it is the characteristics of a dog which are most important in judging whether it is banned, such dogs may be called by a number of names. Pit Bull type dogs can be called: • American Staffordshire Terriers (Am Staffs) • Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier (ISBT) • Irish Blue or Red Nose I'd start looking for a reputable rescue with a no kill policy or a decent breed rescue where she can be rehomed direct home to home while you are still here or go in to foster and rehomed from a foster home. Please please please don't do a private rehome or advertise her anywhere. Go via a reputable rescue of some sort where she will always have the fallback of the rescue as the chip will be linked to them and hopefully if a new owner is unable to keep her she will be expected to be handed back to the rescue rather than just passed on to any old person. Failing that, go back to the breeder. Any decent breeder will take back one of their pups and if they don't keep them, will ensure they find a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 A staffordshire terrier is not a pitbull, as per my earlier post I saw another news story where a guy got a blood test to provide his dog wasn't a pitbull, just because they though it "looked" like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 A staffordshire terrier is not a pitbull, as per my earlier post I saw another news story where a guy got a blood test to provide his dog wasn't a pitbull, just because they though it "looked" like one. An American staffy falls under the 'pitbull' grouping as I understand it reading the UK Gov links I posted above. The OP says their dog is an American staffy, so technically in the UK, a banned breed. Trying to bring one into the UK may not be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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