Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
This week, the Indian government announced a ban on the import, breeding, and sale of 23 dog breeds considered dangerous. This decision comes after a rise in dog attacks and concerns about public safety. While the ban has been met with mixed reactions, it is important to understand the breeds on the list and the reasons behind the ban.
The Pit Bull Terrier is perhaps the most well-known breed on the banned list. Bred for bull-baiting, Pit Bulls are powerful and athletic dogs. While they can be loving companions, they can also be aggressive if not properly socialized and trained. This, combined with their strength, is why they are often cited in dog attack cases.
Rottweilers are another large and powerful breed on the list. Originally bred for herding cattle, Rottweilers are strong, intelligent, and loyal dogs. However, they can also be protective and territorial, which can lead to aggression if not properly handled.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is closely related to the Pit Bull Terrier and shares many of the same characteristics. They are powerful, athletic dogs that can be friendly and loyal companions with proper training and socialization. However, their strength and potential for aggression led to their inclusion on the ban list.
The Dogo Argentino is a large, white dog bred for hunting large game in Argentina. They are powerful, athletic dogs that require experienced owners who can provide them with the training and socialization they need. Due to their strength and potential for aggression, they are included in the Indian government's ban.
The Tosa Inu is a large, muscular dog bred for dog fighting in Japan. They are powerful and aggressive dogs that have been banned in many countries. Due to their history and temperament, they are included on the Indian government's list of banned breeds.
The American Bulldog is a medium-sized, strong, and athletic dog originally bred for farm work. While they can be friendly and loyal companions, they can also be stubborn and require experienced owners who can provide them with proper training and socialization. Their strength is why they are included on the ban list.
The Boerboel is a large, powerful dog bred for guarding farms in
The Kangal Shepherd is a large, white dog bred for guarding livestock in Turkey. They are powerful and protective dogs that require experienced owners who can provide them with the training and socialization they need. Their guarding instincts are why they are included on the ban list.
The Fila Brasileiro is a large, brindle dog bred for guarding property in Brazil. They are powerful and protective dogs that can be aggressive towards strangers. Due to their guarding instincts and potential for aggression, they are included on the Indian government's list of banned breeds.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, reddish-brown dog bred for hunting lions in Africa. They are strong and athletic dogs that require experienced owners who can provide them with the training and socialization they need. Their strength and hunting instincts are why they are included on the ban list.
The Indian government's ban also includes several other dog breeds like Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, South Russian Shepherd Dog, Tornjak, Sarplaninac, Japanese Akita, Mastiffs (all varieties), Cane Corso, Bandog, Wolfdog hybrids, Moscow Guard Dog These breeds are all large and powerful dogs that can be dangerous if not properly trained and socialized.