Are pit bulls illegal in Spain?
Partly. Pit bulls are restricted in Spain. Listed as potentially dangerous: owners need a licence.
Real Decreto 287/2002 Annex I (in force, BOE consolidation) lists the Pit Bull Terrier as potentially dangerous under Ley 50/1999, which requires an owner's licence; no ban.
Source: Real Decreto 287/2002
Banned (17)Restricted (5)Allowed
- Spain is one of 17 countries where pit bulls are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
- Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (France).
- In Europe: banned in 7 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban pit bulls
Oman
Malaysia
Israel
Iceland
New Zealand
Australia
Germany
Morocco
United Arab Emirates
Lithuania
France
Singapore
Türkiye
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