These dog breeds are considered fighting dogs
Fighting dogs are dog breeds that have been bred to exhibit increased aggression. Which dog breeds are classified as fighting dogs or list dogs is dependent on the federal state. Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia no longer maintain breed lists at all.
Most commonly, the following dog breeds are referred to as fighting dogs:
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Pitbull Terrier
- Bull Terrier
- Bullmastiff
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Cane Corso
- Dogo Argentino
- →Bordeaux Dog
- Fila Brasileiro
- Mastin Espanol
- Mastino Napoletano
- Mastiff
- Tosa Inu
Am I allowed to keep a fighting dog?
In the wrong handling and management, fighting dogs, like all other dogs, can →exhibit aggressive behavior and become dangerous to humans and other animals.
However, since fighting dogs are considered to pose a higher risk, the keeping of these dog breeds is subject to certain regulations or is →completely prohibited. These are also dependent on the federal state. Often, owners must provide a certificate of good conduct and the dogs must pass a competency test. What requirements you as a dog owner must comply with in detail can be found in the respective regulation of your federal state.
Difference between fighting dogs and dangerous dogs
Colloquially and partly also in legal terminology, the terms "dangerous dog", "fighting dog", and "list dog" are one and the same. However, there is a significant difference between the designations:
- Fighting dogs or list dogs are dogs that belong to a specific breed considered particularly aggressive.
- →Dangerous dogs can, in principle, be any dog breed. They are dogs that are classified as dangerous solely based on their behavior and are not considered aggressive due to their genetics.
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Are fighting dogs always aggressive?
Aggressive behavior is part of dog language just like barking, wagging their tail, or licking their mouth. However, fighting dogs possess a higher potential to exhibit aggressive behavior than other dog breeds due to their specially bred characteristics. Here, it is particularly important to be well-versed in the training of the breeds and dog language. In principle, any dog can bite, even the small Chihuahua or popular Golden Retriever.
Whether a fighting dog truly becomes aggressive or even dangerous to humans and animals depends on various factors. Key factors include training, the owners, and the experiences of the animal. Under appropriate conditions, a Pitbull or →Cane Corso can participate in human life just like a Labrador. Nevertheless, fighting dogs are very special and should only be kept by experienced dog owners.
