Just recently, there was a big debate on dog attacks, and it surely is a serious topic in the country. Why? Well, these dog attacks are rising super fast in India, and no, we aren’t just referring to the stray dog attacks; there are some people who have adopted dogs but can’t handle them properly, and these dogs end up making things worse for neighborhood people, and bite cases have been skyrocketing recently. These reasons alone are enough to make you understand why some dog breeds are banned in India. On that very note, let’s talk about the Top 10 Dangerous Dogs That Are Banned In India 2025.
1. Pit Bull Terrier
See, if it is a dangerous dog breed we’re talking about, well, then, not a single doubt in the fact that Pit Bull will always rank first no matter what. And that reason alone is enough to understand why the Pit Bull (mainly the Pit Bull Terrier) is banned in the country. After being initially bred for bull-baiting and subsequently for dog fighting, this strong and muscular animal has been the common cause of fear due to its aggressive behavior in different cities of India. Sure, we get it, while being faithful characters if brought up properly, several incidents of severe bites, including those resulting in death, have caused a number of Indian states to straight up ban this breed entirely.
2. Rottweiler
Sure, we’re ranking Rottweiler 2nd on this list, and we don’t mean that we’re doubting their loyalty to their owners, but still, and unfortunately, it has been in the spotlight in India, for negative reasons, in particular. A number of cities, which include big metros, were the places where this kind of dog has attacked heavily, which has been reported frequently. Because of their big size and aggressive nature, no doubt, it has been seen that often their owners have a hard time trying to handle them when things go south, and that’s why they’re banned in many parts of India.
3. Tosa Inu
Tosa Inu is a dog breed that is almost unheard of by the general public in India, and one of the reasons for this is that the breed is very few in number and has been restricted recently. Just so you know, originating from Japan and made specifically for dog fights, this giant dog may look calm, but its control and suddenness if it gets heated under its frightening appearance have made it a crucial problem of public safety. So, the ban is pretty much necessary.
4. Dogo Argentino
With a very athletic physique, the Dogo Argentino is ranked as number four on this list. In fact, it was in Argentina that this breed was created to go after heavy and dangerous animals such as wild boar, were you aware of that? But the thing is, such a breed in India has been marked by different areas as a dangerous one because of its habit of being aggressive to unknown people and dogs, and cats, which has made it too risky for common households.
5. Fila Brasileiro
The Fila Brasileiro, which is generally called the Brazilian Mastiff, is a very loyal one of the canine breeds to its family; however, this loyalty is accompanied by a strong distrust of strangers. Yes, that’s how it is. For those who don’t know much, well, this breed, which was traditionally employed for protection and monitoring, has an angry nature and a deep-rooted suspicion of strangers, and therefore, it has not been a good fit for the heavily crowded urban areas of India.
6. American Bulldog
The American Bulldog is not at the top 5, but 6th place shows that it still has something to offer. A breed of the past that was created with the intention of helping on the farm and providing security, it carries the traits of power, self-assurance, and a tough will within itself, no doubt in those. But the thing is, due to its power and wild reaction to stress, it is no longer allowed or has been limited considerably in a number of the country’s regions.
7. Boerboel
The Boerboel, the large South African, that was used for the farms’ protection from predators, is definitely not a dog that you can afford to mess with. Not at all! And in India? Well, even though it might be a quiet fellow in the house, this breed is not always friendly with new people, so yes, in the more cramped living quarters of India, the large body and nature of the dog, which is overprotective, have been the main reasons for the dog to be in trouble.
8. Kangal
The Turkish Kangal, with its extremely powerful bite force, is not only a guard dog but also a kind of natural phenomenon that you can’t control even if you want to. It was made to keep farm animals safe from wolves and bears, this breed is very serious about its threats. In Indian localities where people keep meeting each other, the dogs’ fight or flight reactions make it very difficult for the humans to live among them. Outcome? The keeping of these dogs is limited to specific areas or totally prohibited in a variety of states.
9. Wolf Dogs
Ninth on the list is not a breed, but a hybrid, aka the Wolf Dog. These creatures came about by breeding domestic dogs with wolves, which makes them have a wild nature that is not gone even for a single time. Even to a great extent, dog owners can hardly train or predict them. So yes, these hybrids are classified as dangerous in India and are banned in many parts.
10. Cane Corso
We decided to include the Cane Corso in our top ten list of closed entries. Why? Well, their bright, powerful, and characteristically very territorial nature can be even dangerous aspects of the dog. Right here in India, no doubt that the fear of a possible attack in an apartment or a tightly packed locality has caused the prohibition or setting of restrictions in different areas.
Conclusion
See, there are many other dog breeds banned in India, but for these ten, it is mainly the danger aspect that has gotten them banned, and nothing else. So, if for some reason, you still see any person owning any of these dog breeds in India and keeping them as a pet, we’d like you to report that person right away to the authorities.