Government proposes ban on 23 dangerous dog breeds in India. Check full list

The central government has recommended a ban on 23 dangerous dog breeds

To address the rising number of dog attack cases, the central government has proposed a ban on 23 dangerous dog breeds in India. The central government has written to state governments asking them to ban the import, sale and breeding of certain dog breeds which are considered dangerous, according to a Times of India report. These breeds include Rottweiler, Mastiffs and Pitbulls. The ban will also cover mixed breeds and crossbreeds of these dog breeds.

In its letter, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying urged state governments to refrain from issuing licenses or permits for the sale and breeding of these dogs. Owners who already have these breeds as pets should be encouraged to have them neutered or spayed to prevent further breeding.

Check the full list of 23 dog breeds that the government has banned:

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’

The letter also highlighted concerns raised by animal welfare groups about keeping certain dog breeds as pets. In addition to this recommendation on 23 ‘ferocious’ breeds, the central government also called on state governments to ensure the implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (dog breeding and marketing) Rules 2017 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Pet Shop) Rules 2018.