Dehradun, July 15 -- There is no doubt that dangerous dog breeds such as Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, even German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers, should not be kept as pets by people who are incapable of handling them - which basically means most of us. These are naturally aggressive, strong, and big, requiring proper training and care. It has been seen that people keep such dogs as status symbols despite not having the means to look after them properly. Incidents take place frequently in which they end up attacking members of the public.
It should be therefore ensured that, preferably, such dogs are not kept as pets. Perhaps, the initiative to ban them is the right way to go. Or, at least, a strict protocol should be maintained - enforced by...