Owners of banned dog breeds in China now face strict legal accountability for pet-related injuries—even if victims provoke the animals, according to a landmark ruling by the country’s Supreme People’s Court. 🚨 The decision, backed by real-life case examples, aims to clarify responsibility in disputes involving aggressive pets.
In a 2019 case highlighted by the court, a 7-year-old child suffered facial scratches after teasing their neighbor’s Alaskan Malamute—a breed prohibited in their city. Despite the child’s actions, the court ruled the owner must cover all damages, emphasizing that keeping banned breeds violates local regulations. 🛑
🚩 The ruling sets a precedent for courts nationwide, stressing that owners of restricted dogs cannot shift blame, even if victims share some fault. Under China’s animal epidemic prevention laws, all dog owners must vaccinate pets, use leashes in public, and comply with city-specific breed bans. Cities like Beijing and Shanghai already prohibit breeds like Tibetan Mastiffs and German Shepherds.
This move reinforces public safety in densely populated areas, where dog-related disputes are common. 🏙️ Legal experts say the guidelines will streamline rulings and reduce ambiguity in similar cases.
