Redlands, CA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

Redlands takes a breed-neutral approach. California law generally discourages breed-specific bans for ordinary ownership, and Redlands instead regulates individual dogs by conduct. In December 2025 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2988, codified in Chapter 6.05 of the Redlands Municipal Code, strengthening enforcement for dangerous and vicious dogs. Per city reporting, a 'potentially dangerous dog' is one that has engaged in unprovoked behavior posing a risk to people or animals on two separate occasions within 36 months, and a 'vicious dog' is one that has inflicted severe injury or killed a person without provocation, or that was previously declared potentially dangerous and continued harmful behavior. Owners of a regulated dog face mandatory licensing, vaccination, and microchipping; proof of at least $100,000 in liability insurance; completion of an obedience course; secure confinement on the property; leashing and muzzling when off-premises; visible warning signs; and notification if the dog is sold, transferred, or dies. No breed is singled out. Separately, statewide California Civil Code section 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners whose dog bites a person in a public place or while lawfully on private property, regardless of breed or prior viciousness.