The Minister of the Environment implemented restrictions on the importation of dogs of certain breeds. The following breeds of dogs are affected:

• Akita
• American Bulldog
• American Pitbull terrier
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Argentine mastiff (Dogo Argentino)
• Aryan Molossus
• Australian Dingo
• Boerboel
• Brazilian mastiff (Fila Brasileiro)
• Bull Terrier & Miniature Bull Terrier
• Bullmastiff
• Cane Corso
• Danish Broholmer
• Dogue de Bordeaux
• English Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Japanese Tosa (Tosa Inu)
• Mastiff
• Neopolitan Mastiff
• Perro de Presa Canario
• Perro de Presa Mallorquin
• Rottweiler
• Tibetan Mastiff
• Wolf & Wolf Hybrid
• All types of crossbreeds of the above mentioned dogs.

This list of breeds cannot be considered as exhaustive. Any exotic or uncommon breed may also be refused entry despite its absence from the list above. The list will be amended as necessary. You certainly may contact us if you have a breed of dog that may be perceived as 'dangerous'.

Even if your breed has been listed above, you may still apply to have the animal imported, and your application will be considered.

Revised January 13, 2004