Government Bans 23 Dangerous Dog Breeds, Including Pitbull and Bulldog – Check out full list

To combat the increasing number of violent dog attacks nationwide, particularly on young people and the elderly, the Center on Wednesday banned the importation, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds, deeming them to be a “threat to human life.”

To tackle the increasing number of violent dog attacks occurring nationwide, particularly on children and the elderly (sometimes even resulting in fatalities), the Center banned the importation, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds on Wednesday, citing them as a “threat to human life.”

Among the breeds that are deemed hazardous to human life include Rottweiler, Pitbull, Terrier, Wolf dogs, Russian Shepherd, and Mastiffs. Crossbreeds and mixed breeds are also prohibited.

The Center prohibited the importing, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds on Wednesday, citing them as a “threat to human life,” in an effort to combat the rising number of violent dog attacks that take place around the country, especially on youngsters and the elderly (sometimes even leading to fatalities).

Breeds such as Rottweilers, Pitbulls, Terriers, Wolf dogs, Russian Shepherds, and Mastiffs are considered dangerous to human life. Additionally forbidden are mixed breeds and crossbreeds.

In response to a Delhi High Court ruling, a joint team of specialists and animal welfare organizations produced a report that prompted the action. The union government was ordered by the court to make a decision on the subject within three months after engaging with all relevant parties.

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To ensure that the prohibition is implemented, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has also written to the chief secretaries of the states and Union territories.

The letter states that the expert committee chaired by the commissioner of animal husbandry has recommended that the importation of certain dog breeds be banned. 

The Entire List of Dog Breeds Prohibited

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, and every dog of the type commonly known as a “Ban Dog” are among the breeds of dogs that are prohibited. 

“…the above dog breeds, including crossbreeds, shall be prohibited for import, breedings, selling as pet dogs and other purposes,” the letter said, citing the panel of experts’ suggestions.

The execution of the 2018 Pet Shop Rules and the 2017 Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules has also been demanded by the national government.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, an organization dedicated to animal rights, has already asked the government to safeguard both human safety and susceptible canine breeds that are frequently used as props by criminal elements of society for the purpose of dogfighting. Additionally, PETA petitioned the Delhi High Court by writ. 

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