Regina v Knightsbridge Crown Court ex parte Dunne; Brock v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 7 Jul 1993

‘Type of Dog’ has a broader meaning than the phrase ‘Breed of Dog’. American breed standards include characteristic behaviour also.

Citations:

Independent 07-Jul-1993, Times 23-Jul-1993

Statutes:

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 1(1)(a)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Animals, Crime

Updated: 29 September 2022; Ref: scu.87093