Bandog

Bandog is actually the English name for the German term chain dog. This is commonly referred to a dog that is daytime tethered or kept in the kennel to be left free night at company or private property, so that he guarded a road or land. In Germany the dogs attitude is bound as tethering to conditions.

Became known for the other meaning in the context of fighting dog debate. In certain circles the dog scene in the so-called Bandog referred to a particularly large fighting dog. These are paired with Molosser including American Pit Bull Terrier. The result is a large, not quite as massive dog, but is still very mobile and agile.

In the Bavarian Dogs Catalog (race list ) of the Bandog is defined as follows: As Bandog ( watchdog ) are generally referred to intersections big strong dogs ( shoulder height 45 cm, weight 30 kg) with high aggressiveness. There is no uniform appearance that vary color varieties.

In Switzerland, the Bandog is in the Canton of Zurich on the race list; Keeping, breeding and import are prohibited there.