Lodi does not have breed-specific legislation. The city regulates individual dangerous or vicious dogs based on behavior, not breed, consistent with California state law (CA Food & Agricultural Code §31601-31683).
Lodi does not ban or restrict any specific dog breeds. Dangerous and vicious dog declarations are based on behavior under California state law (CA Food & Agricultural Code §31601-31683). Dogs declared dangerous or vicious must meet specific confinement and control requirements. Lodi Animal Services handles dangerous dog investigations and declarations.
Breed-based ordinances are void under state law. Dangerous dog violations based on behavior: fines, containment requirements, possible euthanasia for severe attacks.
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