New Delhi: In response to the escalating cases of dog attacks, the central government has put forth a proposal to ban 23 dangerous dog breeds in India. This initiative aims to curtail the import, sale, and breeding of specific dog breeds deemed hazardous, as reported by the Times of India. Among the breeds slated for prohibition are Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Pitbulls, with mixed breeds and crossbreeds also falling under the ban.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in its directive to state governments, has urged them to refrain from issuing licenses or permits for the sale and breeding of these designated dog breeds. Additionally, owners of such breeds are encouraged to opt for neutering or spaying to prevent further breeding.
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Here’s the complete list of the 23 banned dog breeds:
- Pitbull Terrier
- Tosa Inu
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Fila Brasileiro
- Dogo Argentino
- American bulldog
- Boerboel
- Kangal
- Central Asian Shepherd Dog
- Caucasian Shepherd Dog
- South Russian Shepherd
- Tornjak
- Sarplaninac
- Japanese Tosa and Akita
- Mastiffs
- Rottweiler
- Terriers
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Wolf dogs
- Canario
- Akbash dog
- Moscow Guard dog
- Cane Corso
- Every dog of the type commonly known as a ‘Ban Dog’
Furthermore, the letter underscored concerns raised by animal welfare organizations regarding the suitability of certain dog breeds as pets. In addition to the recommendation on these 23 ‘ferocious’ breeds, the central government has called upon state governments to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules 2017 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Pet Shop) Rules 2018.
