Chandigarh House meet next week: MC proposes ban on 6 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
1 year, 2 months ago

Chandigarh House meet next week: MC proposes ban on 6 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds

Hindustan Times  

For the safety of public, the Chandigarh municipal corporation is mulling to ban six ‘ferocious’ dog breeds --American Bull Dog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler, in the city. In the House meeting scheduled for October 17, the civic body is expected to table the agenda for amendment of the existing dog bylaws, which includes the proposed ban on the said breeds. If found possessing the banned breeds, the owners will face action for violation of dog bylaws and the pet will also be seized with immediate effect. In the new clause, volunteers/NGOs/dog lovers, groomers, pet breeders, shopkeepers, dog trainers, and owners of dog hostels and creches are also mandated to get themselves registered with the MC.

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Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs
8 months ago

Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs

The Hindu  

After six different High Courts decided to either nullify or suspend the Centre’s circular last month banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs, several animal rights groups and experts have spoken in support of the government’s breed-specific ban initiative. “There are 80 million dogs and cats suffering on India’s streets, and animal shelters are overcrowded, and pit bulls and related breeds …

UP govt asks Ghaziabad and other districts to ban 23 dog breeds
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UP govt asks Ghaziabad and other districts to ban 23 dog breeds

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government officials have written to all chief veterinary officers asking them to implement ban on the import, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds as they have been deemed a “threat to human life”. According to officials, the list of banned dog breeds includes Pit Bull, Tosa inu, American Staffordshire terrier, Fila-brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American bulldog, …

State govt to direct local bodies to impose ban on 23 dog breeds
9 months ago

State govt to direct local bodies to impose ban on 23 dog breeds

Hindustan Times  

Following the recent circular from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the Government of India banning the sale, import and keeping of 23 foreign dog breeds the State Animal Husbandry department will direct all local bodies in the district to implement the same. The Animal Husbandry department on Friday issued orders to all registered breeders to stop breeding, selling …

Delhi HC sends notice to Centre on plea against ban on ‘ferocious’ dogs
9 months ago

Delhi HC sends notice to Centre on plea against ban on ‘ferocious’ dogs

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on March 21 issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging a recent notification banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs and mandatory sterilisation for current owners. The petition filed by four persons challenged the March 12 notification of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, banning the import, breeding, and selling of …

Centre bans 'dangerous' dog breeds: Activists question who make them dangerous
9 months ago

Centre bans 'dangerous' dog breeds: Activists question who make them dangerous

India Today  

Following appeals from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India to protect dogs and people and a writ petition filed in the Delhi High Court, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr OP Chaudhary has sent a letter to the Chief Secretaries of states and union territories urging the local bodies, and the department of animal …

What is the ban on certain dog breeds all about?
9 months, 1 week ago

What is the ban on certain dog breeds all about?

Live Mint  

The recent news about the ban on the import and breeding of 23 dog breeds in India has created quite a stir. The reasons were attacks on humans and animal abuse, as many of these breeds are used for illegal dog fighting, and more. Most animal activists support the recommendation as they believe that the ban will put a stop …

In Graphics | The 23 dog breeds that Centre has asked states to ban in India
9 months, 1 week ago

In Graphics | The 23 dog breeds that Centre has asked states to ban in India

Firstpost  

Amid rising instances of pet dog attacks, the Centre has directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 canine breeds such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Wolf Dogs. Here’s everything you need to know The prohibition extends to crossbreed and mixed breeds as well. Pixabay Amidst a flurry of troubling incidents involving certain dog breeds, the Centre has …

Govt bans sale of 23 ferocious dog breeds due to rising attacks: Check list
9 months, 1 week ago

Govt bans sale of 23 ferocious dog breeds due to rising attacks: Check list

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid rising cases of dog bites in the country, the government has directed states to ban and breeding of several dog breeds including Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler among others. List of dog breeds banned by the Centre Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd Dog and …

Bulldogs, rottweilers, terriers may face ban
9 months, 1 week ago

Bulldogs, rottweilers, terriers may face ban

The Hindu  

March 14, 2024 12:12 am | Updated 01:18 am IST - NEW DELHI An expert committee constituted by the Department of Animal Welfare and Husbandry, Ministry of Agriculture, has recommended that certain breeds of “ferocious dogs” be prohibited from being kept as pets. An official letter has gone out from the department to all States listing out these dog breeds …

Centre recommends ban on Pitbull Terrier, 22 other ‘ferocious’ dog breeds. List
9 months, 1 week ago

Centre recommends ban on Pitbull Terrier, 22 other ‘ferocious’ dog breeds. List

Hindustan Times  

Amid the rising cases of dog bites across the country, the Centre has imposed a ban on the import, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds which are considered to be a “threat to human life”. Centre bans breeding, sale of ‘ferocious’ dog breeds amid rising dog bite cases The list of banned dog breeds includes - Pitbull Terrier, …

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
9 months, 1 week ago

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several “ferocious” dog breeds such as pitbull, rottweiler, terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs as pet dogs, deeming them “dangerous for human life”. “We applaud the Centre for taking this step to safeguard vulnerable dog breeds commonly exploited by criminal elements of society for illegal dogfighting, as well as …

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
9 months, 1 week ago

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several “ferocious” dog breeds such as pitbull, rottweiler, terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs as pet dogs, deeming them “dangerous for human life”. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “We applaud the Centre for taking this step to safeguard vulnerable dog breeds commonly exploited by criminal elements of society for illegal …

India wants to ban Pit bulls, Rottweilers: How dangerous are these dog breeds?
9 months, 1 week ago

India wants to ban Pit bulls, Rottweilers: How dangerous are these dog breeds?

Firstpost  

There has been a rise in attacks on people by pet dogs in India. Now the Centre has sought a ban on the import, breeding and sale of ‘ferocious’ canine breeds – the Pit bull, Rottweiler, Terrier, Wolf Dog and Mastiff. The aggressive dog breeds — Pit bull, Rottweiler, Terrier, Wolf Dog, and Mastiff — are prohibited from being kept …

Decision on banning 'dangerous' dog breeds in 3 months, government tells High Court
1 year ago

Decision on banning 'dangerous' dog breeds in 3 months, government tells High Court

India Today  

The central government has informed the Delhi High Court that a decision on prohibiting licences for keeping "dangerous" dog breeds as pets will be made within three months. The Centre reassured the court that a conclusive decision on the ban on licences for breeds, including Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs, Terriers, American Bulldogs, and their cross-breeds, would be reached …

Centre must decide on ban on dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC
1 year ago

Centre must decide on ban on dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to take a decision, preferably within three months, on a plea seeking a ban on “dangerous” dog breeds like pit bulls, American bulldogs, and rottweilers. The petition, filed by law firm Legal Attorneys & Barristers, had alleged that certain dog breeds had been categorised as ‘dangerous’ and “dangerous” and are banned …

Indian city bans three popular ‘ferocious’ dog breeds after spate of biting incidents
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian city bans three popular ‘ferocious’ dog breeds after spate of biting incidents

The Independent  

A city in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state has banned residents from keeping three “ferocious” breeds of dogs, including pit bulls, following a spate of attacks. Under the guidelines, owners will be required to get a licence for the dogs belonging to these breeds that they already have and no family will be allowed to keep more than one pet …

Pitbull, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino dog breeds banned as pets in Ghaziabad
2 years, 2 months ago

Pitbull, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino dog breeds banned as pets in Ghaziabad

Hindustan Times  

Amid a series of pet dog attacks, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has banned the residents from keeping the ferocious Pitbull, Rottweiler and Dogo Argentino breeds as pets. Pet-owners living in high rise complexes will have to use service lifts for taking their dogs out and make sure they wear a muzzle while in the public. "The three breeds -- Pitbull, …

Chandigarh to base dog by-laws on Goa model
2 years, 9 months ago

Chandigarh to base dog by-laws on Goa model

Hindustan Times  

To bring the stray dog menace under control and ensure better regulation of the pet dogs, the municipal corporation will soon release revamped by-laws. Bhubaneswar has also done good work in managing stray dogs, we can also take points from there,” the MC commissioner said during the discussion. Multiple agencies should be hired for the job.” Speaking on the same, …

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