Staffie cross German Shepherd

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Hi everyone, my 17-month-old dog is perfectly well-balanced and in great health. He isn't aggressive at all and is very attached to me.

The thing is, he's a Staffie cross German Shepherd!

So, I have a few questions: Does he fall under any dangerous dog categories? Could I be stopped by the authorities if he isn't wearing a muzzle? Do I need to hold a specific licence? ...

Extra information:

- His mum is a Staffie and his dad is a German Shepherd; they were apparently Kennel Club registered according to the previous owners, but I don't have any ID numbers or paperwork to prove it...

- He weighs 35kg (about 77 lbs, or 5 and a half stone).

- Neck circumference is around 49cm.

- Muzzle circumference is around 32cm.

- Very often, passers-by cross the street or don't dare knock on my door when they see my dog. I get a lot of comments about his size, and the words "beast" or "pitbull" come up quite often. Personally, I don't think my dog is particularly big or intimidating at all.

Thanks for your help! :)

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    He's seen by a vet and is all up to date with his vaccinations, but the vet has never mentioned this to me...

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    Hi, Only a breed assessment carried out by a qualified vet will be able to tell you if your dog falls under the restricted categories or not. Technically, Staffies aren't affected by the law, but they can sometimes be physically typed as a Pit Bull. So, there are two ways to go: get the assessment done, and if he’s not typed, always keep the paperwork on you in case you’re ever stopped by the police. Alternatively, if he is typed, you’ll just need to make sure he’s fully registered and compliant with the law.
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    Can we see a photo?

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