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After the jogger drama – Woof! In Upper Austria, a stricter dog law applies from Sunday
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After the jogger drama – Woof! In Upper Austria, a stricter dog law applies from Sunday

In the future, six breeds and their crosses – bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, Dogo Argentino, pit bull and Tosa – will be classified as potentially dangerous in Upper Austria. Owners of such dogs and also large dogs – by definition dogs with a height at the withers of more than 40 centimeters or a weight of more than 20 kilograms – must pass a daily fitness test, in addition compared to the general certificate of competence. This involves testing the behavior of the dog and the owner in normal everyday situations, such as in traffic or crowds. The test must be taken in front of qualified dog trainers.