Qingdao adopts one-dog policy, prohibits big breeds

Families in downtown Qingdao, Shandong province, can now keep only one dog, which the owners must register for 400 yuan ($59).

The new regulation, which took effect on Monday, also prohibited 40 breeds, including mastiffs, German shepherds and St. Bernards.

"An eligible dog should get a rabies vaccine and a license, and have an electronic chip implanted during the registration process," said Zhao Jun, an official at the Qingdao public security bureau.