In the United Kingdom,[1] Israel, Denmark,[2] Norway,[3] Malta[4] and Cyprus[5] it is illegal to own any of these dogs without specific exemption from a court. The Fila is a restricted breed in Australia, the states of Qld, N.S.W., Victoria, S.A and W.A the Fila is a restricted or proscribed breed. Imports are also prohibited. They are automatically classified as a dangerous dog in New Zealand and Trinidad & Tobago,[6] meaning they cannot be imported and males must be neutered.