15 Dog Breeds On India's Banned List

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Pitbull Terrier:

Medium-sized, muscular, with a short coat. Various colours are accepted, except merle.

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Tosa Inu:

The Japanese fighting dog that is rare and considered dangerous in some countries.

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American Staffordshire Terrier:

Medium-sized, confident, and good-natured; often confused with Pit Bull.

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Fila brasileiro:

Large Brazilian mastiff, used for guarding and hunting.

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Dogo Argentino:

Argentine mastiff, bred for hunting large game.

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American Bulldog:

Large, muscular mastiff-type dog with origins in North America.

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Boerboel:

A South African mastiff-type guard dog, recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.

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Kangal:

Turkish livestock guardian, with pale fawn to wolf grey coat and black mask.

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Central Asian Shepherd Dog:

Livestock guardian known for protection and guard duty.

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Caucasian Shepherd Dog:

A large livestock guardian native to the Caucasus region.

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South Russian Shepherd Dog:

A flock guardian dog originating from Ukraine and southern Russia.

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Tornjak: 

They are livestock guardian native to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

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Akita:

Japanese breed, powerful and loyal, with a distinct American Akita variation.

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Mastiffs:

They are large and powerful guard dogs with a long history of various uses.

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Rottweiler:

Medium-to-large breed originally used for herding and now employed in various roles, including search and rescue, guarding, and police work.

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