The government is mulling a ban on import, breeding, and sale of certain dog breeds. The government urged local state bodies to refrain from issuing licences or permits for sale and breeding of several dogs. The identified breeds include Rottweiler, Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Kangal, Canario, Bandog, Mastiffs, Japanese Tosa and Akita, and Caucasian Shepherd Dog.