Today we know hundreds of dog breeds. Many of them were created by Mother Nature, others were bred thanks to man and the magic of selection. For centuries, people around the world have enjoyed keeping these amazing pets in their homes, making them full members of their families. 
However, in some countries, certain breeds are prohibited from keeping and breeding due to their potential danger. These bans stem from incidents of violent behavior and attacks on people, which led to the decision to introduce restrictions. Let's find out exactly where the lists of prohibited dog breeds exist and how big they are.
Germany 
Since 2001, it has been officially prohibited in Germany to contain:
American Pit Bull Terrier;
American Staffordshire Terrier;
Staffordshire Bull Terrier;
English bull terrier.
Denmark 
Since 2011, Denmark has had a ban on breeding and keeping:
American Pit Bull Terrier;
American Staffordshire Terrier;
American Bulldog;
alabaya;
Tosa Inu;
kangala;
Caucasian Shepherd;
Tornjaka;
Brazilian Mastiff;
southern sheepdog;
Yugoslav Shepherd;
crosses and hybrids of the listed breeds.
Spain 
In 2002, restrictions were introduced on the ownership of the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Rottweiler, Akita Inu, Brazilian Mastiff and Tosa Inu.
To obtain a license to keep these breeds, the owner must be an adult, have no criminal record, be mentally and physically healthy, and also have liability insurance for a total amount of 120 thousand euros.
Great Britain 
In this country, since 1991, there has been a ban on the content of:
American Pit Bull Terrier;
Dogo Argentino;
Brazilian Mastiff;
Tosa Inu;
American bully
Ireland 
Some varieties of bull terriers, as well as Akita Inu, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd and Rhodesian Ridgeback, are recognized as particularly dangerous in Ireland.
Norway 
In 2004, the following were banned in this country:
Dogo Argentino;
pit bull terrier;
Staffordshire Terrier;
Tosa Inu;
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog;
Brazilian Mastiff.
Switzerland 
Since 2010, prohibited breeds include certain varieties of terriers, bandogs and crossbreds with at least 10% of their pedigree.
Israel 
In Israel it is prohibited to keep bull terriers and representatives of other fighting breeds.
USA 
Municipal authorities have passed several hundred laws prohibiting the ownership of certain types of terriers, Great Danes, as well as chow chows, bandogs, German shepherds, Doberman pinschers and a number of other dog breeds.
Portugal 
Prohibited breeds include some varieties of terriers, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Brazilian Mastiff, Tosa Inu and pit bull.
India 
In India you will not be allowed to have:
American Bulldog;
bandoga;
Neapolitan Mastiff;
Boerboel;
Dogo Canario;
Brazilian Mastiff;
Tosa Inu;
Cane Corso;
Dogo Argentino.
Romania 
In 2002, the country introduced restrictions on ownership of:
pit bulls;
bandogami;
Boerboels;
Staffordshire terriers and bull terriers;
Rottweilers, Tosa Inu;
Neapolitan mastiffs;
Dogo Argentino.
Ukraine 
In Ukraine, the list of especially dangerous dogs includes more than 80 breeds. It includes Bernese Mountain Dog, Dalmatian, St. Bernard, Newfoundland, Labrador Retriever, Laika and others.
Belarus 
In 2012, the country adopted a law “On the Treatment of Animals”, which includes requirements for keeping especially dangerous breeds of dogs. It lists 84 breeds, including the Komondor, Uruguayan Cimarron, German Shepherd and Black Terrier.
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