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Hong Kong welfare groups demand clarity on dog breed classification

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Animal welfare groups in Hong Kong are calling for clearer guidelines on dog breed classification following a third case in a week where a dog was identified as a fighting breed. This has led to concerns about increased pet abandonment and unfair stereotyping. One such case involved a seven-year-old dog named Bobo, who was surrendered by her owner to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and subsequently classified as a pit bull terrier crossbreed. AI

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Hong Kong welfare groups demand clarity on dog breed classification

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu,Danny Mok ·

    Welfare groups seek clarity on breed classification amid third fighting dog case

    A Hong Kong man has surrendered his dog after authorities detained it and classified it as a fighting breed – the third known case in a week following a spate of attacks in the city. The case came as animal welfare groups called for clarity on the government’s breed-classificatio…

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