Dangerous Animals

Law 50/1999, of December 23, on the keeping of potentially dangerous animals, sets out the basic rules of the State on this matter and the general conditions governing the preservation and enjoyment of animals which can create situations of insecurity for people, property or other animals.

This standard addresses the characteristics of animals, both wild and domestic, considered dangerous. However, other canine breeds may be determined to be treated as such as may be the amount of liability insurance for damage to third parties that should be covered, or issues relating to their identification.
Thus, any autonomous decree will follow the guidelines of the basic rules and annexes list the animals that should be considered potentially hazardous.

ANNEX I

Wild animals:
• Reptiles: crocodiles, alligators and poisonous snakes, and the all others in excess of 2 kilograms as adults.
• Arthropods and fish for whose venom inoculation or hospitalization is required by a person allergic to the toxic.
• Mammals: those exceeding 10 kg as adults.

ANNEX II

Animals of the canine species, more than three months old:

Breeds:
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Mallorquín Dog of Prey
Brazilian Mastiff
Canarian Dog of Prey
Bullmastiff
American Pittbull Terrier
Rottweiler
Bull Terrier
Bordeaux Dogo
Tosa Inu (Japanese)
Dogo Argentino
Doberman
Neapolitan mastiff

Includes crosses between these breeds or between them and other breeds of a similar type.

(b) Aggressive animals that have bitten humans or other animals, whose aggression has been.

(c) Dogs trained to attack.

The dogs included in groups b) and c) may lose their dangerous status after a period of anti aggression training, proved by a certificate issued by a veterinarian.

To register a dangerous animal, enquire at the Town Hall.