‘ ‘AgréFoed& Vtoinary Authrit of Singapore AVA TY Toc OS 72167 VAM Loz 21 May 2009 MR KABIR SINGH 190 SERANGOON GARDEN WAY SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATE Singapore 556032 Dear MR KABIR SINGH ‘@e-CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED MEASURES TO TIGHTEN CONTROL OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS, ‘The AVA wishes to inform you that proposed measures to tighten the control ‘of potentially dangerous dogs have been uploaded onto the e-consultation portal under Consultation Channels found at the website: bite ang ceach gov sa/olenlaspfocnlocp0 td asp ?id= 536 ‘The proposed measures can be viewed from 18 May 2009 to 17 June 2009, We would appreciate it if you would view the proposed measures and provide your comments, if any. However, if for some reason you are unable to View at the website, attached herewith is a copy of the proposed measures for your erusal. We appreciate your feedback, Thank you. Yours sincerely ND Miss Nur Hamizah Bte Jumaat ‘Animal Welfare and Control Division {or Director-General ‘Agri-Food and Veterinary Services F000 Twa Sh WD Cn Seppe 1 Kw Pag‘e-CONSULTATION ON POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG CONTROL Introduction Recent years have seen more reports of dangerous dogs attacking people. In Dec 2007, at least two fatal dog attacks on people were reported: One in UK ‘and another Australia, Currently, list of potentially dangerous dog breeds has been legislated under the Second Schedule of the Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules [AVA has reviewed and proposes to intioduce new measures to tighten the Control of potentially dangerous dogs to minimise dog attacks on people and animals, Now measures to be introduced 1) Transfer fighting breeds of dogs from Part Il to Part lof the Second Schedule, The Perro De Presa Canario, Cane Corso and Dogue De Bordeaux would be affected 2) Part I willbe divided into Part Ifa) and Part l(b) Par a Dogs currently under Part II but are considered to be potentially more dangerous would be moved to Part Ia). Addiional conditions would apply to the keeping of such dogs. AVA proposes the Rottweiler and its crosses to be moved from Part Il to Part la), arto) ‘The remaining breeds in the existing Part Il dogs wil fall under the Part Il These breeds are = Bull Terrier = Doberman Pinscher "= German Shepherd Dog with its related breeds such as Belgian ‘Shepherd Dog and East European Shepherd Dog = Mastifs including Bull Masti 1 Crosses of the above3} Only one dog per premises, Only one dog from Part | or Part Ia) is permited to be kept in one premises However, this regulation does not apply fo existing inensed Part | or Part Ia) dogs in a premises. A premises can have another two (2) dogs that are not ‘rom Part or Part Ifa init. 4) Conditions for keeping Part ia) dogs. ‘Must be leashed and securely muzzled when in a public place. All dogs in Part l(a) must be microchipped, This applies to both ‘exsting and newly licensed dogs, (Owners must take up an insurance policy for at least $100,000 Owners must take up a banker's guarantee of 2,000. This would be forfeited ifthe dog is not on leash or muzzled; bites a person or is reported los. 1 Newly licensed dogs must undergo obedience training '5) Conditions for keeping Part Il) dogs. ‘= Must be leashed and securely muzzled when in a public place ‘= All dogs in Part llfo) must be microchipped. This applies to both ‘existing and newly licensed dogs. 6) Penalties if a Part Part l(a) or Partl(b) dog bites a person or animal Dog to undergo obedience training Premises must be secured to prevent escape of dog For Part | dog, $5,000 banker's guarantee will be forfeited, For Par If) dog, the $2,000 banker's guarantee will be forfeited. 7) Public feedback on any aggressive dogs. ‘The AVA will cary out a thorough investigation on feedback received on any alleged aggressive dog. If the dog is found to be aggressive, AVA proposes to impose the folowing control measures on such dogs Must be leashed and securely muzzled when in a public place, Must be microchipped, ‘= Owmers must take up an insurance policy or at least $100,000, "© Owmers must take up a banker's guarantee of $2,000. This would be forfeited ifthe dog is not on leash or muzzled; bites a person or 's reported lost. '= Dog must undergo obedience training, '= Premises must be secured to prevent escape of dog,10. 1 Listof breeds under Part Part la) and Part l(b) PART! Pit Bul, which includes the American Pit Bull Teter (which is also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Tener), American Staffordshire ‘Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and crosses between them and other breeds Akita Neapolitan Masti Tosa Dogo Argentino Fila Brasileio Boerboel Perro De Presa Canario Cane Corso. Dogue De Bordeaux Crosses of 1 to 10. PART Il (a) Rottweiler and its crosses PART II (6) Bull Terier Doberman Pinscher German Shepherd Dog with iis related breeds such as the Belgian Shephord Dog and the East European Shepherd Dog Masti, including the Bull Masi Crosses of 1 to4.