✈️ Let All Dogs Fly: End Breed Discrimination on Airlines

Because no dog should be grounded for the way they look.
Across the world, countless responsible dog owners are being told their beloved companions are “dangerous” — not because of their behavior, but because of their breed or appearance. Airlines that enforce “restricted breed” or “dangerous breed” lists routinely deny boarding or cargo transport to dogs of specific breeds.

🐾 Commonly Restricted or “Dangerous” Labeled Breeds

1. Bull-type and Terrier Breeds

• American Pit Bull Terrier
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Bull Terrier (and Miniature Bull Terrier)
• American Bully (all sizes, including Pocket Bully and XL Bully)

2. Mastiff-type Breeds

• Mastiff (English Mastiff)
• Bullmastiff
• Neapolitan Mastiff
• Tibetan Mastiff
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)
• Presa Canario (Canary Mastiff)

3. Rottweiler Lineage

• Rottweiler (and sometimes Rottweiler mixes)

4. Shepherd and Working Breeds (Selective Bans)

Some regions or carriers include:

• German Shepherd (including Belgian Malinois in some lists)
• Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka)
• Central Asian Shepherd (Alabai)
• Anatolian Shepherd / Kangal
• Akita Inu
• Tosa Inu (Japanese Mastiff/Fighting Dog)

5. Less Common but Occasionally Included

• Doberman Pinscher
• Boxer (in rare cases)
• Chow Chow
• Shar Pei
• Great Dane (certain airlines categorize them due to size rather than aggression)
• Wolf hybrids (and any “wolfdog” mixes) 

This practice is outdated, unscientific, and cruel.
It’s time for airlines to adopt policies rooted in individual behavior, not breed stereotypes.

 
💔 The Problem
Breed-specific bans were created decades ago based on myths, not data. The World Health Organization, American Veterinary Medical Association, and European Federation of Veterinary Associations all affirm that there is no scientific evidence linking breed to aggression risk.

These bans harm responsible owners, increase shelter surrenders, and unfairly stigmatize loving, well-trained family dogs. They also exclude countless travelers who depend on their dogs for emotional or medical support — denying them equal access to air travel.

 
🌍 What We’re Asking
We call on all global airlines and aviation regulators — including IATA and major national aviation authorities — to:

End breed-based transport restrictions.
Replace them with individual behavior and safety assessments, using standardized certification or temperament tests.
Allow trained, crate-secure, or muzzle-trained dogs of all breeds to travel safely under equal conditions.
Partner with animal behaviorists and welfare organizations to develop fair, humane policies.
This isn’t about lowering safety standards — it’s about raising them, by focusing on behavior, training, and accountability, not visual prejudice.

 
🐾 Why It Matters
Every dog deserves fair treatment.
Every responsible owner deserves the freedom to travel safely with their companion.
Every airline should reflect the compassion and modern standards of the world it serves.

This policy change costs nothing — but it restores fairness, dignity, and trust.

 
✍️ Join Us
Sign this petition to urge airlines, regulators, and aviation industry leaders to end discriminatory “breed bans” once and for all.
Let’s show that science, compassion, and responsibility can coexist — in the air as much as on the ground.

📢 Together, we can #LetAllDogsFly.