Chula Vista does not impose breed-specific restrictions on dog ownership. The city regulates dangerous and vicious dogs based on individual animal behavior under CVMC Title 6, not by breed. California state law (Food & Agriculture Code section 31683) preempts local breed-specific legislation.
Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 6 does not contain breed-specific restrictions. Dogs are regulated based on behavior, not breed. A dog that has bitten a person or behaved aggressively may be designated as a potentially dangerous or vicious dog under California Food and Agriculture Code sections 31601-31683, which are enforced locally. California law (Food & Agriculture Code section 31683) expressly prohibits breed-specific ordinances at the local level, preempting any city from banning or restricting particular breeds. All dogs in Chula Vista must be licensed under CVMC Chapter 6.16 and restrained under Chapter 6.24. Animal services are provided by the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 130 Beyer Way.
Owners of dogs designated as potentially dangerous or vicious face requirements including secure enclosures, muzzling in public, and liability insurance. Failure to comply may result in impoundment and potential euthanasia under state law.
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