BSL: Active and enforced. Further legislation
Pending.
The following breeds cannot be imported into Cyprus:
American Pit Bull or Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila
Brasileiro.
A new draft bill under the title "the Dogs Law of
2000" has been placed before the House of Representatives for enactment.
This new Law, once enacted, shall repeal the old Dogs Law, Cap 52 and shall
introduce, inter alia, specific provisions (section 11) against the import,
possession, breeding, reproduction, sale and exchange of specified dangerous dog
breeds with fighter characteristics, or which are bred for the purpose of
developing such characteristics. (e.g.Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull,
Japanese Tossa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazileiro).
If you can supply a copy of the draft bill, which we were
unable to obtain, please email Andrina
Morton.
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