Surge in Canine Genetic Testing Follows Hong Kong Crackdown on Dog Attacks

Demand for dog genetic testing surges after Hong Kong clampdown over attacks

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...

By Matthew Cheng