Garden Grove does not impose breed-specific legislation or breed bans on dogs. California state law (AB 1634/SB 861) preempts cities from enacting breed-specific ordinances. All dog breeds are permitted subject to general leash and behavior requirements.
Garden Grove does not restrict any specific dog breeds. California Food and Agriculture Code Section 31683 prohibits cities from enacting breed-specific regulations that declare dogs dangerous or potentially dangerous based solely on breed. This means no breed bans or additional insurance or muzzle requirements can be imposed based on breed alone. However, individual dogs of any breed that exhibit dangerous behavior may be declared vicious or potentially dangerous under state law and local animal control procedures. Owners of dogs declared dangerous must comply with additional requirements including secure enclosures, warning signs, muzzling in public, and liability insurance. All dogs regardless of breed must be licensed, vaccinated for rabies, and comply with leash laws.
While no breed restrictions exist, owners of dogs declared dangerous or vicious face escalated requirements. Failure to comply with dangerous dog provisions may result in seizure and potential destruction of the animal under state law.
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