9 Dog Breeds Banned in India

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Boerboel

Similar to Bullmastiff, these dogs hale from South Africa and they are banned because of their weight as they weigh more than 150 pounds

Bandog

Popular for being excellent guard dogs, this breed is created using a variety of different breeds! They are fierce and you cannot own them if the parent breeds are restricted where you live

Neapolitan Mastiff

This breed was used in the bloody scenes of the Coliseum. They were war dogs in the Roman legion. You have to be psychologically fit to own one in Romania

American Bulldog

This breed is banned in Singapore, Denmark and many other countries including India. They can weigh between 70 to 120 pounds and even more sometimes

American Pit Bull Terriers

They are said to be the most divisive dog breed on the planet. They were originally bred for fighting. Interestingly, as per reports, a Pitbull is not an approved breed on the papers of the Kennel Club of India (KCI)

Wolfdog

They are a breed of wolves and their genetic structure makes them react like wolves

Presa Canario

This breed is known to be a huge fighting breed hailing from the Canary Islands and was initially bred for an Aryan brotherhood fight ring

Fila Brasiliero

These large dogs were bred to hunt jaguars and boars and for tracking down slaves that would runaway. They are extremely aggressive and detest stranger.

Dogo Argentino

This breed originated in Argentina in 1928 and is a mix of various breeds including Irish Wolfhounds and Great Danes

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