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In 1991, in
consequences of many attacks
by dangerous dogs, rules were
introduced to categorise and
control certain dogs.
Category A
dogs include
Pit
bull (American pit bull
terrier, American
Staffordshire
terrier, American bulldog,
bull terrier)
Akita
Neapolitan
mastiff
Tosa
These dogs
cannot be brought into
Singapore. Dogs already in
Singapore must be sterilised.
The owner must post a bond of
$5,000 and this sum will
forfeited if such dogs are
not muzzled or leashed
outside their home. The owner
must take up a third-party
insurance policy for at least
$100,000 per dog to cover any
injury/damage the dog may
cause to people, animal or
property.
Category B
dogs include
Bull
mastiff
Bull
terrier
Doberman
pincher
German
shepherd dog
Rottweiler
Canary
island cattle dog.
Such dogs
must be leashed and muzzled
in public places.
A person who
wants to bring in such
animals must obtain an import
permit from the Agri-food and
Veterinary Authority of
singapore (AVA). A pedigree
report on the dog must be
obtained from a vet in the
exporting country. On arrival
in Singaprore, an ACA vet
will verify the breed.
Puppies must be at least 12
weeks old.
