As of January 2024, Chengdu has updated its dog management regulations to include a list of 35 prohibited breeds within restricted areas of the city. These banned breeds include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, Cane Corso, Central Asian Shepherd, Caucasian Shepherd, Tibetan Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeaux, Mastiff, Akita, German Shepherd, Chuan Dong Hound, Bull Terrier, Newfoundland, Irish Wolfhound, Kunming Dog, Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, Borzoi, Great Dane, Afghan Hound, Rottweiler, Bloodhound, Great Pyrenees, Boxer, Bernese Mountain Dog, Doberman Pinscher, Belgian Malinois, Kangal Dog, Brazilian Fila, Komondor, Presa Canario, and Irish Setter. Additionally, the Chinese Rural Dog is prohibited if its shoulder height exceeds 50 cm. Beyond specific breeds, the city also restricts any "large dog" defined as being taller than 65 cm from the shoulder to the ground. These regulations are strictly enforced in major urban districts like Wuhou, Chenghua, Jinniu, and Jinjiang to ensure public safety, and owners of these breeds may face fines or be required to rehome their pets to unrestricted areas.