Julian Cope presents Head Heritage

Four breeds in particular were targeted by the Act:

* Pit Bull Terriers - note that 'pit bull' refers to several different breeds, and is not a breed in and of itself
* Tosa
* Dogo Argentino
* Fila Brasileiro

It was made illegal to own any of these dogs without specific exemption from a court. The dogs have to be muzzled and kept on a lead in public and they must be registered and insured, and receive microchip implants. Although the Act was also supposed to ban the breeding, sale and exchange of these dogs, it is questionable how effective it has been.