Manchester does not impose breed-specific legislation. New Hampshire has no statewide breed ban. RSA 466:31 addresses individual dangerous dogs based on behavior, not breed.
Manchester follows New Hampshire's behavior-based approach to dangerous dogs rather than breed-specific bans. RSA 466:31 defines nuisance and dangerous dogs by individual behavior. A dog may be declared dangerous after biting, attacking, or menacing people or other animals. The municipality may order conditions including muzzling, confinement, or euthanasia for dangerous dogs. Insurance requirements may be imposed on dangerous dog owners. No New Hampshire municipality has enacted a breed-specific ban. NH's approach aligns with the American Veterinary Medical Association position favoring behavior-based regulation. Dog owners remain strictly liable for bites under RSA 466:19 regardless of breed.
Dangerous dog violations: fines $250 to $1,000. Failure to comply with dangerous dog order: misdemeanor. Dog causing serious injury: court-ordered euthanasia possible under RSA 466:31.
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