Chandigarh Enforces New Dog Bylaws, Bans Six Breeds and Mandates Registration

Overview

• The Municipal Corporation notified the Pet and Community Dog Bylaws, 2025 on October 30, putting the new rules into effect across the city.
• Six breeds are prohibited — American Bulldog, American Pitbull/Pitbull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Rottweiler — with a 45‑day window for existing owners to register under conditions such as muzzles, strong leashes and recommended training.
• Registration is compulsory with a ₹500 one‑time fee and ₹50 renewal every five years, dogs must wear a metal token and collar, and unregistered animals may be impounded.
• Household caps tie to property size, including requirements to adopt Indie/mongrel dogs in larger categories, with separate allowances per independent floor and a maximum of six in multi‑family houses.
• Pets are barred from specified public areas such as Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden and major gardens, community feeding is restricted to designated spots, owners must clean up faeces, violations draw fines up to ₹13,400 with daily penalties and ₹250‑per‑day maintenance for seized dogs, and pet businesses and trainers must register.