Kansas City has no breed-specific legislation (BSL). All breeds are permitted subject to standard dangerous dog and licensing requirements. Missouri's Truly Man's Best Friend Act (RSMo §273.033) takes a behavior-based approach.
Kansas City does not have breed-specific restrictions on dogs. Any breed may be kept subject to general dangerous dog and nuisance animal rules. Missouri's RSMo §273.033 (the Truly Man's Best Friend Act) prohibits breed-specific ordinances at the state level, requiring behavior-based dangerous dog determinations rather than breed bans. Dogs deemed dangerous based on behavior may be subject to containment, muzzle, or euthanasia requirements. Dog owners have strict liability for bites under RSMo §273.036.
No breed-based violations. Dangerous dog designations based on individual behavior; containment or euthanasia orders possible.
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