14Enclosures for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs

14 Enclosures for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs

(1) For the purposes of sections 38(3)(c) and 41G(2) of the Act, an enclosure complies with these Regulations if it—

(a) has a minimum height and width of 1×8 m; and

(b) has a minimum area of 10 square metres for every such dog kept at the owner's premises; and

(c) provides a weatherproof sleeping area sufficient for all dogs in the enclosure; and

(d) in the case of an enclosure for dangerous dogs, complies with the additional requirements specified in subregulation (2); and

(e) in the case of an enclosure for restricted breed dogs, complies with the additional requirements specified in subregulation (3).

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(d), the additional requirements for an enclosure for dangerous dogs are that the enclosure must—

(a) be fully enclosed; and

(b) have walls that are—

(i) fixed to the floor; and

(ii) constructed to be no more than 50 mm from the floor; and

(c) have walls, a roof and a gate that are constructed of—

(i) brick, timber, iron or similar solid materials; or

(ii) mesh that complies with subregulation (4); or

(iii) any combination of those materials referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii); and

(d) have a floor that is—

(i) constructed of concrete; and

(ii) graded to fall to a drain for the removal of effluent; and

(e) have a gate that—

(i) contains a self-closing and self-latching mechanism that enables the enclosure to be securely locked when the dog is in the enclosure; and

(ii) is kept locked when the dog is in the enclosure.

(3) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(e), the additional requirements for an enclosure for restricted breed dogs are that the enclosure must—

(a) if the owner of the dog is directed by an authorised officer under subregulation (5), have a perimeter with an inward-facing overhang of 0×7 m angled at 35 degrees to the horizontal plane; and

(b) be constructed of—

(i) brick, concrete, timber, iron or similar solid materials; or

(ii) mesh that complies with subregulation (4); or

(iii) any combination of those materials referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii); and

(c) be constructed and maintained in a manner which prevents the dog from being able to dig or otherwise escape under, over or through the perimeter of the enclosure; and

(d) be designed to prevent children from climbing into the enclosure; and