Dubai is a part of the United
Arab Emirates which on the Arabian
Peninsula on the Persian Gulf -
Breeds of dogs now branded as
dangerous include the American Pit
Bull Terrier, the Rottweiler, the
Doberman and the Husky - as well as
12 other breeds. A directive issued
by Dubai Municipality stated: “As
part of the public health
departments responsibilities in
preserving public health and safety
and in order to protect members of
the public from animal related
diseases the presence of the
following breeds of dogs… is
prohibited in residential areas,
public places, market and shopping
centres, as they pose a threat to
society.”
