Fort Wayne has no breed-specific legislation. Indiana does not preempt local BSL, but the city regulates by behavior through its dangerous dog ordinance rather than breed, requiring registration for any dog declared dangerous regardless of breed.
Fort Wayne does not ban pit bulls, rottweilers, or any specific breed. Unlike some Indiana cities that have enacted breed-specific rules, Fort Wayne relies on a behavior-based dangerous dog classification. Any dog that bites or exhibits aggressive behavior can be declared dangerous under Title 6 regardless of breed, triggering registration, insurance, secure enclosure, and muzzle requirements. IC 15-20 establishes statewide owner liability for any dog bite. Insurance carriers may still impose breed restrictions on homeowner policies independent of city law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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