A clampdown in response to a series of dog attacks in Hong Kong has triggered greater demand for genetic testing services for canines, while animal welfare groups have warned the enforcement push could also lead to a wave of pet abandonments. While authorities have received public backlash for seizing and detaining suspected fighting dogs from their owners, an advocacy group has proposed a one-year buffer period allowing owners to declare suspected dangerous dogs to appease the community. The...
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August 31, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Demand for dog genetic testing surges after Hong Kong clampdown over attacks
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