Govt seeks to review "fighting dogs" definition
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Friday said authorities will review the legal definition of "fighting dogs" and plan to submit legislative amendment proposals to the Legislative Council within this year. Writing on social media, Tse said officials will also conduct a comprehensive review of control measures for dangerous and large dogs to ensure public and animal safety. The…
The Hong Kong government is planning to review the legal definition of fighting dogs, according to Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan. Officials aim to submit legislative amendment proposals to the Legislative Council this year. Tse also mentioned that a comprehensive review of control measures for dangerous and large dogs will be conducted to ensure public and animal safety.
The incident that triggered this move occurred on Thursday, when a dog believed to be a fighting breed fatally attacked a woman at a dog hotel and training centre in Ta Kwu Ling. Microchipped but incorrectly classified as a mongrel, the dog has been detained and will be cared for by authorities as it may be relevant to the investigation.
Currently, only four types of canines are classified as fighting dogs in Hong Kong: Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, and Fila Braziliero, along with their crossbreeds. Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Mickey Lai explained that the dog involved in the attack was microchipped but misidentified. Lai stated that the government will take extra care to assess the breeding and behavior of this dog and will spend more effort and time on the investigation.
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