AFAIK the followin dogs are prohibited in the UK Banned dogs There are four types of dogs that are banned in the UK, the: ?Pit Bull Terrier ?Japanese Tosa ?Dogo Argentino ?Fila Braziliero None of these dogs are recognised by the government as breeds in the UK. It is illegal to breed from, sell, abandon or give away a banned dog. The legislation that covers banned dogs is section 1 and section 4b of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The Act also covers dangerous dogs of any breed. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/InYourHome/AnimalsAndPets/DG_180098