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Dangerous and Restricted Animals

Dangerous Dogs

If a dog has caused or is likely to cause serious injury to a person or animal then council may declare the dog to be a dangerous dog under the Dog Control Act 2000.  Once a dog has been declared a dangerous dog then the owner or person in charge of that dog has to meet stronger control measures for that dog which include:

  • Must be de-sexed
  • Must be micro-chipped
  • When in public the dog must be muzzled at all times
  • When walked in public must be on a lead not more than 2 meters long and under sufficient control
  • Must be under control of a person at least 18 years of age
  • Must wear the approved collar at all times
  • When not on a lead and muzzled must be kept in an approved childproof enclosure
  • Approved warning signs must be erected at each entrance to the property and on the Dangerous Dog enclosure

Restricted Breeds

There are certain dog breeds which have been banned from importation into Australia and have been declared restricted in Tasmania.  The restricted breed are:

You are allowed to keep a restricted breed, provided you apply with the following:

  • Dog must be de-sexed
  • Dog must be micro-chipped
  • When in public the dog must be muzzled at all times
  • When walked in public must be on a lead not more than 2 meters long and under sufficient control
  • Must be under control of a person at least 18 years of age
  • Must wear the approved collar at all times

Selling/Giving away a Dangerous or Restricted Breed

If a person wishes to purchase or become the owner of a declared dangerous dog or restricted breed then they must apply to the council in which it will be living in and request transfer.  The seller must notify the council in which the dog is currently being housed within 24 hours of the transfer.  Failure to notify council of such a change of ownership may incur a fine.

Lost, Straying or Death of a Dangerous or Restricted Breed Dog

If a dangerous or restricted dog goes missing, strays or dies then the owner must notify the council as soon as possible.   Failure to notify council may incur a fine.