Although all dogs over 20 kilos in weight should be muzzled in public areas, there are certain dog breeds which have certain physical and behavioural characteristics that are categorised and classed as PPP (Peros Potencialmente Peligrosos)
Cross breeds of the above mention Potentially dangerous dogs with the following physical characteristics are also considered PPP or Potentially Dangerous Dogs.
Although affectionate with humans, American Pit Bull Terriers are strong for their size and can be extremely stubborn if not trained early on in their years. The bull breeds are often grossly misunderstood. American Pit Bulls are extremely intelligent and learn commands and tricks with ease, but these characteristics also attract highly unscrupulous people looking for strong competitors for their dog fighting rings. The sorry result is that bull breeds, in particular the APBT ( American Pit Bull Terrier), have gained a reputation over recent years for being dangerous.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a low centre of gravity and most striking of all, are the huge muscles and wide jaws. This dog is the picture of power, yet is surprisingly agile and quick on its feet. The Staffy is a dog that needs close human contact & a chance to play. He is far too much a people dog to be left alone outside all day, and far too much an athlete to be stuck inside all day. Living with a Staffy means sharing time both inside and out. Given proper exercise of body and mind, the Stafford is a well-behaved house dog. Some Staffords are not good around strange dogs, precautions should be made that they not encounter dogs while loose.
The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff or American Staffy is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed.The American Staffordshire Bull Terrier is every inch the athlete and the amstaff has remarkable strength. Despite its brawn, it is quick and nimble, with its broad head and powerful jaws which can be intimidating. Interaction with other animals, especially other dogs, should be closely monitored.
The Rottweiler breed have been selected for guarding and protection work, and this must be kept in mind at all times. Well-socialized rottweilers get along nicely with people and other dogs, but males in particular can be a bit aggressive and dominant. Active, intelligent dogs, they are fully confident enough to act on their own, so they need guidance right from the start. Aggression can be a problem, and this dog is fully capable of inflicting severe damage, so rottweilers do need a firm, patient hand and a knowledgeable owner.
The Dogo Argentino is not an appropriate choice for a first-time dog owner. As they are big, powerful, intelligent, energetic, and headstrong. The Dogo Argentino is an amazingly powerful dog with an amazingly powerful dual personality. The Dogo Argentino has a strong prey drive and must be prevented from chasing and killing cats or small dogs belonging to the neighbours. With a strong protective instinct, and a territorial nature, the Dogo Agentino needs a strong, high fence to keep him on his own property.
The Brazilian Row is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil. It is known for its superb tracking ability, aggressiveness and an unforgiving, impetuous temperament. The Brazilian Row breed is also known as a Brazilian mastiff, Cao de brazil, Brazilian bloodhound, Cal de fila and the Fila The Brazilian row breed of dogs need firm training by an experienced handler and needs a lot of space to run around. This breed of dog is considered aggressive and is therefore banned in several countries, But for an experienced large dog owner who’s ready to devote a serious amount of time to training and socialization, the Fila Brasileiro can make a wonderful companion and watchdog.
The Tosa Inu (inu means dog in Japanese) was developed to be dog-fighting machine. Due to this the breed has a serious issue with animal aggression. The breed is considered “dangerous” in many countries. In the right environment, with firm discipline and a confident owner, a Tosa Inu can be a placid, easy-going giant. However, aggression towards other animals is a significant problem, and aggression towards strangers can also be an issue without adequate socialisation and training.
The Akita Inu can be aggressive towards other dogs not in his family group. Properly socialized, an Akita can learn to tolerate other animals, but will most likely try to keep his status as top dog at any cost. The Akita is loyal & affectionate towards his family & friends, but quite territorial about his home & with strangers. They are excellent watchdogs and will only bark when there is truly something amiss. The Akita can have aggressive tendencies, usually the aggression is towards other dogs. They are not typically aggressive towards people, but have highly developed protection instincts, care should be taken when unfamiliar people enter your home.
Any cross breed, of the 6 Dangerous dog breeds on the list above are also considered PPP or Potentially Dangerous Dogs.
Taking into consideration the list of characteristics for classification of a PPP or potential dangerous dog, you could also include breeds such as, Boxer, Neapolitan Mastiff or Burgandy bulldog, among others.
However…..
If any dog of any breed has been involved in any incident regarding an attack of any kind on either a person or other animal, the dog would then also be categorised as a PPP.
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