In 2024, Shandong Province has officially prohibited the keeping of 50 specific large dog breeds within designated key management areas. This announcement, released by relevant authorities, is effective for five years and aims to strengthen pet management and promote responsible pet ownership.
This initiative is designed to regulate pet ownership, encourage civilized pet-keeping practices, safeguard public health and safety, maintain urban environmental hygiene, and preserve social order. These measures are implemented in accordance with the "Shandong Province Dog Management Regulations". The following is the list of banned dog breeds within the specified key management areas of Shandong Province.
List of 50 Banned Dog Breeds in Shandong Province
1. Tibetan Mastiff
2. Afghan Hound
3. Dogo Argentino
4. Argentinian Mastiff
5. Estrela Mountain Dog
6. Irish Wolfhound
7. Beagle Harrier
8. Pyrenean Mastiff
9. Belgian Shepherd
10. Pit Bull Terrier
11. Border Terrier
12. Pointer
13. Bernese Mountain Dog
14. Great Pyrenees
15. Great Dane
16. Grand Gascon Saintongeois
17. Blue Gascony Griffon
18. Bearded Collie
19. German Shepherd
20. Bullmastiff
21. Doberman Pinscher
22. Caucasian Shepherd Dog
23. Dogue de Bordeaux
24. French Sheepdog
25. Cesky Fousek
26. Kerry Blue Terrier
27. Komondor
28. Landseer
29. Greyhound
30. Rhodesian Ridgeback
31. Maremma Sheepdog
32. Mastiff
33. American Staffordshire Terrier
34. Neapolitan Mastiff
35. Bull Terrier
36. Newfoundland
37. Boxer
38. Japanese Tosa
39. Shar-Pei
40. Saint Bernard
41. Spinone Italiano
42. Borzoi
43. Doberman
44. Weimaraner
45. Perro de Presa Canario
46. Setter
47. Bloodhound
48. Neapolitan Mastiff
49. Cane Corso
50. Central Asian Shepherd Dog
This comprehensive ban aims to enhance public safety and well-being by regulating the ownership of potentially dangerous dog breeds within Shandong's key areas. Pet owners should be aware of these regulations and adhere to the guidelines to ensure a harmonious community environment.