Sacramento, CA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Breed Bans
- No breed-specific bans in Sacramento
- State Law
- CA FAC 31683 blocks BSL
- Dangerous Dog Rules
- Dangerous dog rules apply individually
- Restrictions
- Landlords and insurers may restrict breeds
- Licensing
- All dogs over 4 months must be licensed
Summary
Sacramento does not ban any dog breeds; California Food and Agricultural Code 31683 preempts breed-specific bans except for mandatory spay/neuter programs.
31683. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs that may incorporate all, part, or none of this chapter, or that may punish a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor or may impose a more restrictive program to control potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. Except as provided in Section 122331 of the Health and Safety Code, no program regulating any dog shall be specific as to breed. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 668, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
Full Breakdown
California Food and Agricultural Code section 31683 preempts local governments from enacting breed-specific bans. Cities can, however, require breed-specific spay/neuter programs. Sacramento has not adopted a mandatory BSL program. Dangerous dog determinations under SMC 9.44 and the California Dangerous Dogs Act apply individually regardless of breed. Insurance companies may still decline coverage for certain breeds, and landlords may restrict breeds in rental agreements. All dogs over 4 months must be licensed with Sacramento Animal Care.
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