Cary does not impose breed-specific legislation. North Carolina state law addresses dangerous dogs regardless of breed. Individual dogs may be designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous based on behavior.
Cary does not ban any specific dog breeds. North Carolina's dangerous dog statute (G.S. §67-4.1 through §67-4.5) classifies dogs as potentially dangerous or dangerous based on behavior, not breed. A dog may be declared dangerous if it kills or inflicts severe injury on a person, or has been determined potentially dangerous and continues menacing behavior. Owners of dangerous dogs must maintain secure enclosures, post warning signs, carry liability insurance ($100,000+), and use a muzzle in public. Some HOAs may restrict specific breeds through covenants.
Owners of designated dangerous dogs who fail to comply face criminal charges. If a dangerous dog causes injury, the owner may face felony charges.
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