However, many people considered the ban as a safeguard to their safety.
"The population density of Beijing is high. Usually, large dogs are more offensive and could threaten people's safety," said local Wang Xijun.
Some foreign countries have imposed strict punishments on dog owners.
In the United States, if a dog bites a person, the owner is subject to as much as 90-days imprisonment. In Israel, dog owners need a certificate, according to Shen.
Rather than confiscating large dogs, animal experts suggested promoting responsible ownership and punishment for irresponsible owners.
Tian Haiyan, the director of Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital, recommended that the government should commission animal hospitals or animal training centers to conduct training schemes.
Trained dogs could be awarded with certificates, which determine their suitability to breed. If these dogs attack in the future, the organizations will be held accountable.
"Direct punishment on dogs does not solve the problem. Dog owners should bear the responsibility of leashing or using masks for their dogs, which will significantly reduce the risk," said Zheng Zhishan, a project officer of the Companion Animal Rescue Program at the International Fund for Animal Welfare in Beijing.
"The government should work out a more reasonable legislation or suitable punishment according to the behavior of dog owners," said Li Xiangjie.
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