Government Plans on Ban on Aggressive Dog Breeds

• 14 Mar 2024

Central government contemplates ban on importing, breeding, and selling aggressive dog breeds.

• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying advises states against issuing licenses for these breeds.
• Advisory follows report by committee formed after Delhi High Court order.
• Plans include sterilization of existing pets to curb further breeding.
• Identified breeds for ban include Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler, and more.
• Local bodies instructed to enforce guidelines for implementation.
• Directive comes after representations from citizens and animal welfare groups.
• Delhi High Court's order emphasized consultation with stakeholders.
• Government instructs states to enforce animal cruelty prevention rules effectively.