The breeds in question:
The types of dogs liable to be dangerous are divided into two categories. These are the mastiff type breeds, characterised by a solid and thick body, strong frame and a thick neck.

The following people are prohibited from keeping dogs in both categories:

• Persons under the age of 18 years.
• Persons over 18 under guardianship unless they have been authorised by the guardianship judge.

1st category dogs (attack dogs)
These dogs are commonly called "Pit bull", "Boer bull" and "Tosa" and which are not registered in a genealogical register recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

The importation and introduction into the Mainland, the overseas departments and the territorial collectivity of St. Pierre and Miquelon of dogs in the first category mentioned in article 211-1 is punished by six months’ imprisonment and a €15,245 fine.

2nd category dogs (guard and defence dogs)
These dogs are Staffordshire terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers and Tosas and dogs which by their morphological features are similar to Rottweiler dogs without being enrolled in a genealogical book recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
These dogs may be imported or brought into the Mainland, the overseas departments and the territorial collectivity of St. Pierre et Miquelon under the following conditions:

• Original French registration documents, except for Rottweillers
• Identification of the dog by tattoo or microchip
• Valid rabies vaccination certificate valid
• Presentation of an insurance certificate covering the civil liability of the owner of the dog or its handler for damage caused to others by the animal
• Presentation of the statement of detention of a dangerous animal drawn up at the city hall of the residence of the dog’s owner
• receipt from the town from which the animal comes.

All these documents must be presented for check-in.

The owner or handler of the animal must submit two statements: one from the town from which the animal comes and one from the municipality where the animal will be kept.

Dogs must be muzzled and kept on a leash at all times by an adult.


The following are not considered as dangerous dogs:
Bull terriers and American Staffordshire Bull terriers which look like miniature American Staffordshire Terriers.