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glasgow guy · 12-12-2008, 19:13

american staff? - they are not a recognised breed in the uk..

American staffordshire terriers are prohibited in the UK under the dangerous dogs act, American Staffs are classed as Pit types in the UK - therefore illegal and at risk of being seized by the police.
vets and probably every rescue dog centre worker know what they are/look like and if they get one handed in it will be lucky to survive a week as it will be taken by the police and put to sleep.
you can of course tell them its not one but you may find it very hard to prove it if there are no papers with the dog stating its something else - you will find it very hard to convince any vet, dog home or the police if thats the case

12-12-2008, 19:13	#10
glasgow guy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ................... Posts: 1,441 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 893	Re: Dogs Homes american staff? - they are not a recognised breed in the uk.. American staffordshire terriers are prohibited in the UK under the dangerous dogs act, American Staffs are classed as Pit types in the UK - therefore illegal and at risk of being seized by the police. vets and probably every rescue dog centre worker know what they are/look like and if they get one handed in it will be lucky to survive a week as it will be taken by the police and put to sleep. you can of course tell them its not one but you may find it very hard to prove it if there are no papers with the dog stating its something else - you will find it very hard to convince any vet, dog home or the police if thats the case Last edited by glasgow guy; 12-12-2008 at 19:17.