Oceanside does not impose breed-specific restrictions on dog ownership. California Food & Agriculture Code section 31683 preempts local breed-specific legislation. Dogs are regulated based on individual behavior through potentially dangerous and vicious dog designations.
Oceanside's Chapter 4 (Animals and Fowl) does not contain breed-specific restrictions. California Food and Agriculture Code section 31683 expressly prohibits breed-specific ordinances at the local level. Dogs in Oceanside are regulated based on individual behavior. Dogs that bite or behave aggressively may be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious under state law. Animal services are provided by the San Diego Humane Society under contract with the city. All dogs must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Animals are limited to six per residential unit, no more than three of which may be dogs.
Owners of dogs designated as potentially dangerous or vicious must comply with state requirements including secure enclosures, muzzling in public, and liability insurance.
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