Archive · 28 Nov 2025
PETA India Calls for Ban on Foreign Dog Breeds After Pit Bull Attack
PETA India wants the Delhi government to ban certain dog breeds that are known for being aggressive.
This comes after a pit bull attacked a 6-year-old boy and left him critically injured.
PETA says these dogs are often bred for fighting and can be dangerous.
They also want stricter rules for pet shops and breeders to stop illegal operations.
PETA suggests that people should adopt community dogs instead.
There have been other similar attacks in Delhi, so PETA thinks this is an urgent problem that needs to be fixed quickly.
PETA India called for a ban on certain foreign dog breeds after a pit bull attacked a 6-year-old boy in Delhi.
The organization cited the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018, and the Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017, to enforce stricter regulations on pet shops and breeders.
PETA India urged the Delhi government to prohibit the keeping, breeding, and sale of breeds like pit bull terriers, Rottweilers, and others known for aggression.
The organization highlighted the abuse and violent training of dogs bred for fighting and suggested greater adoption of community dogs.
Previous incidents of similar attacks in Delhi were mentioned, emphasizing the urgency of the issue.
- Who
- PETA India
- What
- Called for a ban on certain foreign dog breeds after a pit bull attacked a 6-year-old boy
- When
- November 28, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To prevent future attacks and protect both dogs and the public
- Organization
- PETA India
- Incident
- Pit bull attack on 6-year-old boy
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Date
- November 28, 2024
- Targeted Breeds
- Pit bull terriers, Rottweilers, Pakistani bully kuttas, Dogo Argentinos, Presa Canarios, Fila Brasileiros, bull terriers, Cane Corsos, XL bullies
- Rules Cited
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018, and the Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017
- Community Dogs
- 10 lakh estimated in Delhi