This is the info taken from the Sheffield Council Site - more info will be added here from the Deed not Breed site

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/environment/how-we-work/environmental-serv/animal-warden-control/dangerous-dogs

The 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act, created controlled breeds of dog. These are the Pit Bull Terrier type, Dogo Argentina, Fila Brazilliero and the Japanese Toza. Only one of these breeds, the Pit Bull Terrier is currently known to be in the country.

There is no official breed standard for a Pit Bull Terrier, so if a dog fits the description issued by the Home Office, it is classed as a Pit Bull. Cases of dispute will be determined by the Animal Control Service and/or the Courts.

These breeds need to be specially registered and have control measures in place. If a dog is of this type and is not registered, it may be seized by the Council and a Court will decide whether to allow registration of the dog, whether a penalty will be imposed or if the dog should be destroyed.

Other dogs can also become "controlled" if they pose any kind of threat to people.

If your dog has tendencies towards aggression, bear in mind that if it is reported for frightening a person, ultimately it could be classified as a dangerous dog and have measures put in place to control it by the Courts. Worse still, if it actually attacks someone, it could end up being destroyed.

If you would like advice or information about how to control your dog or would like to report a dangerous dog then please contact the Animal Control Service.

Contact the service on 0114 2037 410, 0114 2037 411 or 0114 2037 415.

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