NEW DELHI: Following several cases of deaths due to attacks by ferocious dogs, the Center has sought a ban on the import, breeding and sale of several ‘ferocious’ breeds such as Rottweiler, Pitbull , the Terrier, the wolfdogs and the Mastiffs. pet dogs or for other purposes because they are “dangerous to human life”. The restriction will also extend to mixed and cross breeds.
In a letter to the states, the animal husbandry and dairying department has asked local bodies not to issue any licenses or permits for the sale and breeding of such dogs. The notice follows a report by a committee of experts and animal welfare organizations, set up following an order from the Delhi HC.
The department said dogs of these breeds, already raised as pets, will be sterilized to prevent further breeding.
Identified breeds (including mixed and cross breeds) include Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boesboel, Kangal, Sheepdog d Central Asian, Caucaci Sheepdog, South Russian Sheepdog, Tornjak, Sarplaninac, Japanese Tosa and Akita, Mastiffs, Rottweiler, Terriers, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Wolfdogs, Canario, Akbash, Moscow Guard , Cane Corso and all dogs of the type commonly known as Bandog, according to an official statement.
“Local agencies may also issue necessary implementation guidelines,” the letter said.
The letter draws attention to several representations from citizens and animal welfare organizations, apart from the Delhi HC order regarding the ban on keeping dogs of certain breeds as pets.
Delhi HC, in its order dated December 6, 2023, had directed “that after consulting all stakeholders, the Union of India shall decide on the representation of the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within three months”.
The government has also asked states to ensure implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shops) Rules, 2018 by local agencies and national animal welfare councils.
In a letter to the states, the animal husbandry and dairying department has asked local bodies not to issue any licenses or permits for the sale and breeding of such dogs. The notice follows a report by a committee of experts and animal welfare organizations, set up following an order from the Delhi HC.
The department said dogs of these breeds, already raised as pets, will be sterilized to prevent further breeding.
Identified breeds (including mixed and cross breeds) include Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boesboel, Kangal, Sheepdog d Central Asian, Caucaci Sheepdog, South Russian Sheepdog, Tornjak, Sarplaninac, Japanese Tosa and Akita, Mastiffs, Rottweiler, Terriers, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Wolfdogs, Canario, Akbash, Moscow Guard , Cane Corso and all dogs of the type commonly known as Bandog, according to an official statement.
“Local agencies may also issue necessary implementation guidelines,” the letter said.
The letter draws attention to several representations from citizens and animal welfare organizations, apart from the Delhi HC order regarding the ban on keeping dogs of certain breeds as pets.
Delhi HC, in its order dated December 6, 2023, had directed “that after consulting all stakeholders, the Union of India shall decide on the representation of the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within three months”.
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