Public reminded of dog breed rules

As gardaí continue to investigate the death of a woman after being mauled by two bull mastiff dogs in Galway, the public is being reminded about the restrictions on certain breeds of dogs here.

Unlike Britain, where the public are banned from owning some breeds, in Ireland there are merely restrictions on ownership.

The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 imposes additional rules in relation to the following breeds (and strains/cross-breeds) of dog: American pit bull terrier; English bull terrier; Staffordshire bull terrier; Bull mastiff; Dobermann pinscher; German shepherd (Alsatian); Rhodesian ridgeback; Rottweiler; Japanese akita; Japanese tosa; Bandog.