ever thought to have his DNA clarified? can be done locally for around $80 if you pay online and only takes 3-4 weeks to get the results back, i can direct you to the company by pm if you want to, it might prove he isnt totally pit bull, never know but might be worth it
oops just realised your from Scotland so you would have to contact the council in the city of the university and ask them your question also he will have to be in quarantine for a while, not sure how long so you would probably have to contact the right government dept for that answer
I have thought about getting the DNA test done, and it's something that I'll probably do regardless. I was hesitant initially, as I had heard the tests were pretty useless, but that was when they first come out and apparently they are a lot better these days.
Also from what I can gather, quarantine is 30 days, but this is for a non-restricted breed. Hopefully if I can get him into the country, the 30 days will apply to him too.
Ok well for starters in Qld there is no actual proving what's a Pitbull and what's not as the DNA testing in Australia for a Pitbull and am staffy are the same so if u get DNA tested it will just show up as am staffy ..... Depending on which council u have to get rego with I know Morton bay arnt accepting any new restricted breed regos as I think is most of Qld just rego him as a am staffy as u will have no issues.... It's only rangers and the media these days that think they know what a Pitbull is lol but they have no idea
So councils will only register a certain number of restricted dogs? This isn't good news!
How does the registration process work? Surely if the dog has measurements closer to a pit, then to an amstaff, I will not be able to register him as an amstaff?
The RSPCA Qld has an expert who classifies the dogs they receive who may have pit bull in their mix so you may want to contact them and see if they can identify via photos. Keeping in mind that American staffy's and pit bulls are quite similar in size and appearance.
I have heard that Queensland has a ban not just on pit bulls, but pit bull types as well. I have attached a link which is the restricted breed identification guidelines for Tasmania, I'm pretty sure the other States will use something similar, I just cant find it. What concerns me the most is the section describing a pit bull's eyes, "Honey-colour eye and the matching eye rims and nose and lips are a strong indication of a particular strain of a pure Pit bull terrier." This describes my dog to a tee, and apparently amstaffs only have black noses.
http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/__data/a...ed_Breed_Dogs_-_Identification_Guidelines.pdf
If the expert at the RSPCA uses guidelines like this, I will not stand a chance, but thank you for your help.
Get in touch with Team Dog from Sydney and they can help you out with the requirements, the ins and outs of the BSL law and the best way to go about things
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Does the dog team in Sydney also deal with dogs entering Queensland? It's in Queensland where I'd like to do a PhD, and hopefully live.
I know that in Victoria. If it even LOOKS like a pit bull they take it away and get it destroyed. Which is beyond stupid. Pit bulls are very loyal and beautiful dogs and this lockjaw aggressive dog stigma is humans fault because of the pit bull fighting they do. Its a crying shame and so unfair
They dont even lock their jaw.... they just choose not to let go. People are so ignorant and stupid. I hope you can find a way to bring him here.... if not. Might be best to sell him so he doesn't get euthanized : /
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They don't care really if its de sexed. That's not the problem, the problem is they think these are one of the most aggressive dogs in the worl which is totally untrue. In vic they wont even let you have a pit x something.
Thanks Beans, and you're right, pit bulls certainly do have an unfair reputation. If the only way I can get into Queensland is without my dog, I will not be going to Queensland. Selling my boy is not an option.
Anyway, here are a few photos of my mate, Moss. He really is an amazing dog!