In India the Karnataka high court has squashed a notification by Center which effectively bans 23 dog breeds. The order bans the import breeding and selling of breeds that are deemed 'ferocious.' Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Centre's 'ferocious dogs' list thwarted by Karnataka High Court

The high court of the Indian state of Karnataka rejected a circular which was issued by the Indian government directing a ban on 23 breeds of "ferocious dogs considered dangerous for human life".

Indian court revokes ban imposed on 23 'ferocious' dog breeds by govt

India: Karnataka High Court quashes centre's circular on banning of dog breeds

In response to the increasing incidents of dog bites nationwide, the Central government has implemented a ban on the import, sale and breeding of 23 aggressive dog breeds, which are deemed a threat to human life.

Indian govt prohibits import, breeding and sale of 23 dangerous dog breeds, including pitbulls and bulldogs

They may look cute and loved by their owners, but a Norway court has declared their cross-breeding to be an act of cruelty. In an unprecedented landmark, Norway’s Oslo District Court recently ruled that breeding British bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a violation of the Norwegian Animal Welfare Act section 25 and will no longer be tolerated.

Norway court bans breeding of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, British bulldogs

In 2020, a lot of us coped with the pandemic by welcoming a dog into our homes. The American Kennel Club has now released a list of the most popular dog breeds of 2020. Has your cuddle buddy made it to the list? Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: America's Top Dogs of 2020

Amid the lockdown, Mexicans are discovering what they really need right now is a snuggle and a wet kiss from an adopted dog. Mexico City authorities estimate there are over a million stray dogs in the capital alone.

Adopted pets and people help each other through Mexico coronavirus lockdown

Indian dogs live longer and are hardy, yet pet owners are obsessed with expensive pure-bred dogs.

Our love for pets and of pedigree

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