Topeka, KS Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a dangerous dog or violate the provisions of this title. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this title shall be assessed, fined and the animal disposed of, as provided below:

(1) If the Municipal Court judge determines that a dog is dangerous pursuant to this chapter, the owner of the dangerous dog shall be required to comply with the following:

(i) Registration and Microchipping. The owner shall annually register the dangerous dog with the City, on such forms designated by the Police Chief, and shall have a microchip inserted into the dog by the humane society. The microchip shall detail the dangerous dog registration and such other information as may be appropriate to determine the ownership of the dog. The owner shall pay an annual registration fee as prescribed by the City’s fee schedule and shall pay all costs associated with the microchip procedure and registration of the dog. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining with the Police Department the address of the owner and the dangerous dog. The owner shall notify the Police Department within seven days of a change in address for the owner and dangerous dog.

(ii) Confinement – Muzzle/Restraint. All dangerous dogs shall be confined within a secure enclosure, which can be either a building (i.e., Morton building, shed or garage) or a dwelling/residence.