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    North China tourist city of Xi'an bans large dogs

    Associated Press – Wed, Jan 11, 2012

    BEIJING (AP) — A popular tourist city in northern China says it will ban residents from keeping large dogs such as German shepherds in its downtown core.

    The city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province said in a statement posted on its website late Tuesday that the ban will start Feb. 1. The city has three ring roads, and large dogs will be banned in all areas inside the third ring road. They'll also be banned from some places outside the third ring road.

    The official Xinhua News Agency said 34 types of dogs would be banned, including violent dogs such as pit bulls.

    Xi'an is known for the terra-cotta warriors — thousands of life-sized clay figures that are one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century.

    Although the statement did not give a reason for the ban, other cities in China have tightened rules on dog ownership and sizes because of worries about rabies, concerns about health issues and problems with wild dogs.

    The statement said that beginning Feb. 1, residents will be banned from "keeping fierce or large dogs inside the third ring road, and from residential areas, government and company grounds, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, scenic and historical spots outside the third ring road."

    Pet ownership in China was once rare because the Communist Party condemned it as bourgeois and most people couldn't afford to own cats or dogs. Now it is booming, especially in the bigger cities.

    Xinhua said large dogs were defined as those dog species with a shoulder height of more than 20 inches (half a meter).

    In May last year, Shanghai imposed restrictions on dog ownership, setting a limit of one dog per family in an effort to gain control over a soaring pet population and curb rabies.

     

    19 comments

    • YoumuNonggengMinzu
      YoumuNonggengMinzu  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      as someone who have visited china on numerous occasions, i appreciate this ordinance about dog ownership in the big cities, where there's simply too little dwelling space to comfortable own a large animal, most of which live in miserable confines of a balcony or sectioned off tiny area for most of the day. in america, we have problems with puppy mills, in china, it's even crazier. many vendors paint their "merchandise" with vegetable based paints to resemble little tiger, pandas, pokemons, lions, etc. limiting size of dogs in big urban centers of china is the right step in the direction of humane treatment of animals.
    • tomcib
      tomcib  •  Beijing, China  •  4 mths ago
      Its pretty funny seeing people here in Beijing wiping their dog's #$%$
    • Not Me
      Not Me  •  4 mths ago
      Banned in China: privately owned guns, pepper-spray, uncensored internet, open religion, multiple kids, large dogs.
      • rippie dave
        rippie dave 4 mths ago
        also banned: criticism of the CCP, free speech, free assembly, reporting truthful news...

        the only one i have no problem with is banning guns. that works out so well for us here in the US... good thing they never figure in crime or murders in families. we rock.

        not.
    • A.J. Rimmer
      A.J. Rimmer  •  4 mths ago
      I'll bet it's because really large dogs make a big poop like an elephant and the sanitation workers are complaining.
    • steve
      steve  •  4 mths ago
      if they ban large dogs, then that means the restaurants will only serve small dogs.
      • Good Samaritan
        Good Samaritan 4 mths ago
        Not everyone in China eats dog, most people are disgusted by dog-eating especially pet owners, don't generalize people, otherwise do you think are Americans are drug addits and alcoholics?
    • T.J.
      T.J.  •  4 mths ago
      Large dogs, large turds......
    • MEL
      MEL  •  4 mths ago
      In a highly populated country with little spare land, if disease takes a grip there will be serious health problems. You have to look at situations in other countries in a different way, not everybody thinks America is gods gift to the world
    • John
      John  •  Burlington, Vermont  •  4 mths ago
      Rabies? sure.
    • Barry's Brain
      Barry's Brain  •  Oakland, New Jersey  •  4 mths ago
      Only plate size dogs allowed!
      Cats still OK!
    • Joe
      Joe  •  Austin, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Sad sad day. My parents grew up in Xi'an and they love our black lab "Bison". When will people learn that we are judged by how we treat other living creatures. Dogs are loving and peaceful animals that a joy around a family. There are no bad dogs just bad owners.
    • VK
      VK  •  Orlando, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      Quick way to begin controlling rabies, INNOCULATE - duh!
    • Wixis
      Wixis  •  4 mths ago
      Large dogs are prone to extemely large 'dog logs'.
    • steelerman
      steelerman  •  Miami, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      Besides, they can export them to North Korea where people are hungry.
      • Not Me
        Not Me 4 mths ago
        They eat them in China also
    • A
      A  •  4 mths ago
      Time to fire up the grill and use the dogs for a good purpose.
    • patois
      patois  •  Aberdeen, Washington  •  4 mths ago
      That sounds weird. Banning only big dogs and not all dogs won't solve the problem if they have concerns about dogs and rabies. Sounds to me like some foreign or local VIP got bit or attacked by a large dog, heads rolled, and now this hissy ban. I have heard other news mentions of China addressing rabies through tried and true animal control measures. Back when I was a kid, the USA hadn't gotten rabies under control yet and seeing a rabied dog get shot in residential neighborhoods, like in the film, "To Kill A Mockingbird", was part of ordinary life, that and people getting bit and having to have a scary series of rabies shots. Banning animals won't eradicate rabies, though, Vaccination and leash laws does the trick.
    • Just a Joe back from tour
      Just a Joe back from tour  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      they prefer small dogs because big dogs will make Chinese men feel insecure when they go pee
      • Good Samaritan
        Good Samaritan 4 mths ago
        Is your LONG name compensate for something too huh?
      • Just a Joe back from tour
        Just a Joe back from tour 4 mths ago
        sounds like you took offence. i must of hit a nerve for your kind of reply. Sorry if you have small one. i guess the phrase hung like a chiuahua is part of your realm
      • Good Samaritan
        Good Samaritan 4 mths ago
        At least a Chihuahua are cuddling and mainly loved by hotties and blondies...not like you stinky snake will get you any.
    • C
      C  •  Warminster, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      only small orders of pork fried fi fi I guess,,
    • Tuy
      Tuy  •  4 mths ago
      What are you supposed to do with your dog if you live within one of these "Rings". To most people, including me, a dog is a part of your family. I would hope that there is a grand-father clause.
      • RTG
        RTG 4 mths ago
        Wouldn't bet on it, the Chinese aren't really a pet friendly society.
      • jace
        jace 4 mths ago
        party says dog too big Club em Grill eat eat eat Or party come club em beat beat beat
    • Mr X
      Mr X  •  Pasadena, California  •  4 mths ago
      Too bad, I plan to take my Newfies there.
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