Victorian dogs on death row get reprieve

Some dogs on death row will get a reprieve with the Victorian government set to ban councils from killing restricted breeds.

The moratorium on destroying a dog solely because of its restricted breed status has been introduced into parliament.

Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford said the ban would be in place while a parliamentary inquiry into the controversial practice was underway.

"There are dangerous dogs still in the community and other dogs being put down that are known to be safe," Ms Pulford said.

"Local councils and veterinarians are concerned and even the Supreme Court described these laws as incoherent."

She said the inquiry will investigate the current arrangements, benefits and challenges of legislation for restricted dog breeds, with a final report provided to the parliament.

Evidence will be sought from dog attack victims, dog owners, breed experts and the RSPCA and the Australian Veterinary Association, to determine the best way of stopping attacks.