DogsBite.org: Some dogs don't let go.12/20/19Summary of Estimate

Originally compiled by DogsBite.org October 12, 2011Sources are available at DogsBite.org

U.S. CitiesU.S. Counties

[1]

U.S. Military Bases

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U.S. Indian ReservationsCountries

[3]

1160402972353

Notes:

Updates to this document are made once per year in December or early January by DogsBite.org, unless otherwise indicated. For the most up to date information about a particular state's breed-specific laws, please see that state's page at the following location: http://bit.ly/BSLestimate[3] Jurisdictions in 53 countries around the world have breed-specific laws.

42 of those countries have national level breed-specific laws,

such as England, Spain, France, New Zealand and dozens more.

Estimated U.S. Cities, Counties, States and Military Facilities with Breed-Specific Laws

Estimated number of countries worldwide with breed-specific laws is also included.

[1] Not all jurisdictions within a county that restricts specific breeds are subject to the county law. This document lists all incorporated cities within such counties and in several states, also includes incorporated towns and villages, but makes no determination as to whether these incorporated municipalities are required to abide by county law. [2] Sources are derived from the DogsBite.org website and Wikipedia. This document makes no determination as to whether the military facilities listed actually contain privatized housing.

Summary of Estimate

Updated by DogsBite.org December 20, 2019

Currently, there are no state-level breed-specific laws, but multiple states regulate the class of wolf-dog hybrids, as do a number of local jurisdictions. Our estimate shows there are jurisdictions in at least

39 states with breed-specific laws.

 

Estimated U.S. Cities and Counties with Breed-Specific Pit Bull Laws

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CityStateBreed-Specific Ordinance

1https://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-alabama.php1 Albertville  ALPit bulls declared "dangerous"1Center Point  ALBans: pit bulls1Fayette  ALBans: pit bulls1Gardendale  ALBans: pit bulls1Gadsden  ALPit bulls declared "dangerous"1Irondale  ALBans: pit bulls and presa canarios1Jacksonville City  ALPit bulls, rottweilers and wolf-dog hybrids declared "potentially dangero1Lanett  ALBans: pit bulls and presa canarios1Midfield  ALBans: pit bulls1Tarrant  ALPit bulls, bull terriers and rottweilers declared "vicious"1Weaver  ALPit bulls declared "vicious"1https://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-alaska.php1 Anchorage AKBans: wolf-dog hybrids1Juneau AKRestricts: wolf-dog hybrids1Palmer  AKBans: wolf-dog hybrids1Wasilla AKRestricts: wolf-dog hybrids1https://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-arizona.php1 Apache Junction  AZBans: wolf-dog hybrids1Huachuca City  AZBans: wolf-dog hybrids1Navajo County  AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Holbrook AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Show Low AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Winslow AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Pinetop-Lakeside AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Snowflake AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Taylor  AZSpecial provisions if a wolf-dog hybrid bites1Payson  AZRestricts: wolf-dog hybrids1Tucson  AZRestricts: wolf-dog hybrids1https://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-arkansas.php1 Arkadelphia ARRestricts: pit bulls1Batesville ARBans: pit bulls1Bebee ARBans: pit bulls1Blevins ARBans: pit bulls1Cabot ARBans: pit bulls1Caddo Valley ARBans: pit bulls1Caraway ARBans: pit bulls1CarlisleARBans: pit bulls1DardanelleARBans: pit bulls and American bulldogs1De Queen ARBans: pit bulls1Des ArcARBans or restricts certain dog breeds1Dierks ARBans: pit bulls1Dover ARBans: pit bulls1Garland County ARRestricts: pit bulls, dogo argentinos, presa canarios and cane corsos

AlabamaArkansasArizonaAlaska

 Alaska state law prohibits the ownership of wolf-dog hybrids without a state permit § 5 AAC 92.030.Local jurisdictions can regulate wolf-dog hybrids in Arizona, but are preempted from regulating other dangerous dog breeds.

 

Estimated U.S. Cities and Counties with Breed-Specific Pit Bull Laws

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CityStateBreed-Specific Ordinance

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Hot Springs

 ARPit bulls "shall not be offered for adoption"1Town of Fountain LakeARRestricts: pit bulls, dogo argentinos, presa canarios and cane corsos1Town of LonsdaleARRestricts: pit bulls, dogo argentinos, presa canarios and cane corsos1Town of Mountain PineARRestricts: pit bulls, dogo argentinos, presa canarios and cane corsos1

Hot Springs Village

 ARRestricts: pit bulls, dogo argentinos, presa canarios and cane corsos1GassvilleARBans: pit bulls1HumphreyARRestricts: pit bulls, rottweilers and bullmastiffs 1Jacksonville ARBans: pit bulls and American bulldogs1Lake City ARBans: pit bulls and American bulldogs1Little Rock ARPit bulls declared "potentially dangerous"1Lonoke ARBans: pit bulls1Maumelle ARBans: pit bulls1Mayflower ARBans: pit bulls1McGeheeARBans: pit bulls1Mineral Springs ARBans: pit bulls1MorriltonARPit bulls and rottweilers declared "dangerous"1Mountain Home ARBans: pit bulls1Murfreesboro ARBans: pit bulls1Nashville ARBans: pit bulls1North Little Rock ARBans: pit bulls1Osceola ARBans: pit bulls1Pangburn ARBans: pit bulls1ParagouldARPit bulls declared "dangerous"1Pine Bluff ARPit bulls declared "dangerous"1Prescott ARBans: pit bulls1Ravenden ARBans: pit bulls and rottweilers1Russellville ARBans: pit bulls and American bulldogs1Salem ARBans: pit bulls and rottweilers1Searcy ARPit bulls and rottweilers declared "vicious"1Sherwood ARBans: pit bulls and American bulldogs1Stuttgart ARPit bulls declared "dangerous"1Trumann ARBans: pit bulls1https://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-california.php1 AdelantoCASpecial requirements for impounded pit bulls1AvalonCAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Gilroy CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1GonzalesCAConfinement requirement: pit bulls1Hollister CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls and chihuahuas1Lancaster CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls and rottweilers1Manteca CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Ripon CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Riverside CountyCAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Banning CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Beaumont CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Blythe CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Calimesa CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Canyon Lake CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Cathedral City CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Coachella CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Corona CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1

Desert Hot Springs

CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls1Eastvale CAMandatory sterilization: pit bulls

California