Hi there, I'm thinking about buying a Staffy cross Boxer puppy, but I'm not sure if there is any paperwork I need to do or what category the dog would fall into...? Could you tell me a bit about what you know? The seller is telling me he won't be an aggressive dog, anyway.
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In France, you’re allowed to adopt an American Staff as long as it’s a pedigree (registered with their version of the Kennel Club), but you have to get a licence, sort out paperwork with the local council, and so on. If you find an AmStaff cross-breed (so not a purebred), it could be classed as a Pit Bull, which is a banned breed over there. You’d have to get a breed assessment from an authorised vet to prove it doesn’t match the Pit Bull ‘type’. It’s a massive amount of hassle, stress, and risk for the dog... In short, if you want an American Staff, adopt a proper pedigree. If you want a Boxer, adopt a Boxer.
Thanks for the quick replies. Junlo is the pedigree Boxer, but yeah, the puppy will be a crossbreed. Is it illegal to own one? I’m buying him from someone I can trust – well, actually, it’s the brother of a DJ I know (it’s a bit complicated).
Hi jimgali!! First of all, if it’s a crossbreed, it won’t be a pedigree – those two things don't go together!! The word ‘seller’ makes me a bit nervous!! Where are you getting your dog from?
Banned breeds are generally illegal, and you aren’t allowed to get one. Aside from the risk of the puppies being put down, that’s what you’re facing—you really need to use your head for a minute. These dogs already go through enough as it is, there’s no need to make it worse by trying to get some random crossbreed. But to answer the question, either it won't be categorised because it looks too much like a Boxer, or it will be, and you’ll be in for serious trouble, both for yourself and the dog. It’s daft (I mean the act, not you) to mess around breeding a Staffy with another breed.
