South Fulton, GA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

There is no breed-specific legislation in the City of South Fulton Code of Ordinances. Title 18 (Animal Control) regulates dogs by behavior. Sec. 18-1001 defines a 'dangerous dog' as one that inflicts severe injury on a human without provocation, or that aggressively bites or endangers humans after being classified as potentially dangerous; a 'potentially dangerous dog' as one that without provocation bites a human; and a 'vicious animal' as one with a known propensity to attack or that has caused physical injury without provocation. None of these definitions reference pit bulls, Rottweilers, or any specific breed. Dogs meeting these definitions are subject to enclosure, leash, muzzle, and signage requirements in Sec. 18-4001. This approach mirrors Georgia's Responsible Dog Ownership Law, O.C.G.A. Title 4, Chapter 8, Article 2 (O.C.G.A. 4-8-20 through 4-8-33). The state definitions in O.C.G.A. 4-8-21 classify a 'dangerous dog' and 'vicious dog' based on bites, attacks, and injuries - not breed - and the statute contains no breed-specific language. Local authorities make classifications based on a dog's conduct and history. As a result, no breed is banned or restricted simply for being that breed in South Fulton; restrictions attach only after a dog is classified for its behavior.