Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after fatal attacks

Hong Kong should introduce a tiered risk framework and carry out DNA testing and physical assessments to identify dogs with aggressive breed traits, a veterinary surgeon and a lawmaker have said following three fatal canine attacks within a week. The calls made on Monday come after the latest fatal mauling at a pet training centre, where a 33-year-old woman was attacked by a dog suspected of being a mixed-breed fighting dog and was later found dead last week. Preliminary inspections by...