MANAMA: An import ban has been imposed on breeds of dogs such as Pit-bulls, Mastiffs, Tosa and Presa following their classification as dangerous animals.
Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak issued Edict 100 / 2023 in the Official Gazette imposing the ban effective today.
The banned Pit-bulls are: Staffordshire terrier, American terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, American Bully and any mixed breed of those mentioned or their hybrids.
The banned Mastiffs are: Brazilian, Argentinian or any mixed breed of those mentioned or their hybrids.
The banned Tosa are Japanese Tosa or hybrid, while the banned Presa is Presa Canario.
The ban list also includes dangerous and carnivorous animals such as lions, tigers, jaguars, panthers, hyenas, foxes, wolves, alligators, baboons, green monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas, spiders, snakes, scorpions, wild cats and bears.
Those excluded from the ban are zoos, circuses, animal parks and research institutes or any other establishment that needs such animals in its work.
However, under the decision, special permits would be required.
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