thebardies

hi, does anyone know if Rotties are classed as dangerous dogs in Oz and if so what does that mean? we have two and with the current situation here are just wondering what may be in store for them.......

Mrs Jackaroo

This site should tell you all you need to know :-

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info...&pa=523&pg=528

Teliko21

They aren't a restricted breed. They are classed as dangerous if they attack someone obviously. Ownership isn't being forbidden though, unlike pit bull terriers

biggy

if they are classed as a dangerous dog u willl have to pay more in registration and keep them in a fenced yard..in Qld its $350 a year as aposed to $60 for any other doggie

thebardies

oooh, i see. not sure if they are coming with us yet anyway but will bear this in mind, thanks

Teliko21

Wow, it is expensive up there! $29 a year here I think it is for a dog a year. For restricted breeds I'm sure it will be more but I think you need a special permit from the council so no idea what it costs.

biggy

for what they call a FULL dog in a fenced yard its $60(not fenced $90)
desexed dog in a fenced yard $19 I dont mind payin cos the wardens r great here

Teliko21

Never seen our wardens hehehe I assume they exist!

I know that in the town we are moving to, the wardnes come around twice a year or something to all the houses to check the animals are registered, in good condition etc etc, so that will be interesting because there is no way our cat will let them anywhere near her

northernbird

people about 4 houses down from me have one and it runs around in the street all the time. I don't know legally in WA if they are allowed to do that but I don't let me kids play out when its out.

Teliko21

It is probably not legal, it is one of the responsibilities dog owners should have to take I think if they want to have a dog! I think our council can fine us if our dog is caught roaming the streets and I know accidents happen but to let it happen all the time I think is ridiculous, particularly big dogs that could easily scare kids etc.

biggy

Get in touch with the council and they should send a warden along...they will serve the owners with a notice to roam or summit like that. If you get a chance have a look and see if it has a council tag on...should be a brightly coloured tag, and give the address of the owners if known