BSL in Dubai - Staffies are affected as well

From 1st Jan 2008-



DUBAI — Sixteen breeds of dogs face seizure by Dubai Municipality inspectors if they are found loitering in public places without a leash and a mask.


The municipality had issued a notice on November 28 branding as dangerous breeds like Doberman, Rottweiler, Husky, Tosa, Bull Terrier, American Pitt Bull Terrier, American Bull Dog, Miniature Bull Terrier, Argentinean Mastiff, Shar Pei, Old English Bull Dog etc as dangerous.

The civic body stated that these dogs were prohibited in residential areas, public places, markets and shopping centres from January 1.

The notice cautioned that the municipality would seize the dogs after the lapse of the grace period. The notice had sparked protests from canine lovers.

Hisham Fahmi, head of the Veterinary Services Section in Dubai Municipality, said, “These dogs are not allowed in residential apartments. The order has been passed as we were getting a lot of complaints from the people residing in the residen}tial apartments. People going for prayers had complained that these dogs were creating a lot of menace and dirt. Also, there were many cases of dog bites in areas like Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Umm Suqeim and Deira,” he said.

“If someone in a particular apartment complains about a dog menace, we would be confiscating the dog immediately. The rule has come into effect yesterday. Also, if a dog is taken in a public park or any public place, it should have a mask and a leash. The dog collar should have its registration number and the dog should have been vaccinated. The municipality would be strict if these regulations are not maintained,” he added.

The official pointed out that people in the villas could keep one dog. “Though we would not be visiting all the apartments for checks right now, complaint would be handled in a strict manner,” added Fahmi.

it wont be long till all this is world wide i think.

grrrrrrrr i hate news like that, why cant people see it's the owner who making these dogs bad grrrrrrrrrrr

why on earth have they ban Miniature Bull Terrier for? that just silly they nearly same size has jack russels

thats really bad news but in the same time a good rule that should be applicable for some immature dog trainers.. i live in bahrain which is next to dubai and most of these disturbed people that raise dogs have a pure aggression for fighting.. whats the fault of all the trainers and dog owners that consider their dogs as part of their family?? i would completly disagree with mr fahmy on his rule and would like him to re-consider that if he found a dog without a leash he should fine that guy with some kind of points or something rather than seizing him.. btw what happens to these dogs afterward?? are they put down?? personally im againt Euthanasia!!!