There are different rules for particular types of dog.

Prescribed Breeds

The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (SA) contains additional restrictions on prescribed breeds of dogs. Section 4 currently prescribes the following breeds:

Prescribed breeds must be muzzled and under the effective control of a person by means of physical restraint when not confined to the premises of the owner or person responsible for the control of the dog [s 45B(1)]. It is an offence to breach this requirement. Higher penalties also apply to offences under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (SA) that involve a prescribed breed of dog.

Greyhounds

Greyhounds must be under the effective control of a person by means of physical restraint when not confined to the premises of the owner or person responsible for the control of the greyhound [s 45C(1)]. Racing greyhounds must also be muzzled [s 45C(1a)]. It is an offence to breach these requirements but some exceptions exist [see s 45C(2)].

Attack trained dogs, guard dogs and patrol dogs

The owner or person responsible for an attack trained dog, guard dog or patrol dog must ensure that [s 45D]:

It is an offence to breach these requirements, with a maximum penalty of $7,500 (expiation fee: $750).