Beijing plans to legislate to regulate the pet-keeping home environment: the ban on breeding dogs in key management areas may be expanded to 35 species
Recently, the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress issued the "Beijing Dog Riding Management Regulations (Revised Draft)", intending to strictly regulate the pet-raising home environment. Among them, the ban on dog breeds in key management areas may be expanded from the current 21 species to 35 species. This move has sparked widespread discussion and has become one of the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days. The following is an in-depth analysis around the event.
1. Policy background and core content
Beijing’s current dog breeding management regulations have been implemented in 2003 and can no longer fully adapt to urban development needs. The revised draft mainly focuses on the following directions:
| Revision direction | Specific content |
|---|---|
| Dog breed ban adjustment | The banned dog breeds in key management areas are planned to increase from 21 to 35, including Akita dogs, Alaskan malamute dogs, etc. |
| Feeding space requirements | It is clearly prohibited to raise medium and large dogs in shared houses with a per capita living area of less than 5 square meters. |
| Code of conduct | Dogs must wear anti-bite masks when going out, and the maximum fine of violations is 5,000 yuan |
| Registration Management | Implementing an identity management system that combines electronic dog cards and biometric technology |
2. Analysis of hot topics on the entire network
According to statistics from the public opinion monitoring platform, the number of related discussions in the past 10 days has reached 487,000, and the main views are distributed as follows:
| Opinion classification | Percentage | Typical message example |
|---|---|---|
| Support strict management | 42% | "There are frequent incidents of large dog pounces in the community, and it should have been strictly controlled." |
| Questioning the scientific nature of standards | 31% | "Akita dogs are gentle but banned, while some small dogs are more aggressive" |
| Pay attention to supporting measures | 18% | "There is a clear plan for how to place existing dogs after banning" |
| Other comments | 9% | "Dog breeding education should be strengthened rather than simply prohibited" |
3. Comparison of similar policies at home and abroad
Compared with the dog breeding management policies in major cities around the world, it can be seen that Beijing's new regulations are close to international strict standards in some indicators:
| City | Number of banned dog breeds | Key management requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing (planned to implement) | 35 types | Need to pass a feeding capacity assessment |
| Shanghai | 28 types | The height limit for some areas is 35cm |
| Shenzhen | 25 types | Compulsory purchase of liability insurance |
| New York | No quantity limit | Aggressive dogs only need to register |
| London | 4 kinds | A specific breed needs to be sterilized |
4. Expert interpretation and suggestions
Experts from the Pet Industry Branch of the China Animal Husbandry Association pointed out:"Policy adjustments need to balance public safety with pet welfare". suggestion:
1. Establish a dynamic assessment mechanism and adjust the banned list based on the actual behavior of the dog
2. Improve the transition period arrangements and provide existing banned dogs with transfer or off-site breeding channels
3. Strengthen the popularization of dog breeding knowledge. Among the cases of injuring dogs in Beijing in 2023, 73% were directly related to improper operation of breeders.
5. Citizens’ response guide
For potentially affected dog breeders, it is recommended:
| situation | Response measures | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Raising new banned dog breeds | Feedback can be made during the draft announcement period (until September 15) | 2023-09-15 |
| Living area does not meet the standard | Consider converting to a small dog or raising it with compliant relatives and friends | 30 days after the implementation of the policy |
| Need to apply for an electronic dog card | You can make an appointment in advance through the "Beijing Tong" APP | Starting from 2024-01-01 |
The revised draft is currently in the stage of soliciting opinions on public comments, and citizens can submit suggestions through the official website of the Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee before September 15. This regulation is not only a necessary measure to cope with the surge in urban pet counts (the number of registered dogs in Beijing has reached 1.52 million), but also reflects the new issue of harmonious coexistence between humans and animals in modern urban governance.
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