Tulsa, OK Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Breed restrictions
- None: behavior-based only
- Registration fee
- $50 certificate of registration
- Required insurance
- $50,000 minimum liability or bond
- Max penalty
- 6 months jail, $1,200 fine
- Unclaimed dogs
- Euthanized after 30 days
Summary
Tulsa regulates dogs based on bite history, not breed. A dog declared "dangerous" needs a $50,000 insurance policy, a posted warning sign, a secure enclosure, and a muzzle in public; the city names no restricted breed.
Dangerous Dog means any dog that has:
A.Inflicted severe injury on a human being without provocation on public or private property,B.Been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner having received notice of such by an animal welfare authority in writing and the dog thereafter aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans, dogs or domestic animals.C.Been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner having received notice of such by an animal welfare authority in writing and the dog thereafter attacks a dog or domestic animal, which results in the death of said dog or domestic animal either on public of private property. Director of Finance shall mean the duly appointed Director of the Finance Department of the City of Tulsa or the Director of Finance's authorized representative.
Director of TCCHD shall mean the Director of the Tulsa City-County Health Department or the Director's authorized representative.
Director of WIN shall mean the Director of the Working in Neighborhoods Department of the City of Tulsa or the Director's authorized representative or designee.
Dog shall mean and include any animal of the species canis familaris.
Domestic Animal shall mean all domestic animals including, but not limited to, cattle, bison, hogs, sheep, goats, equidae, chickens or other poultry and exotic livestock. The term "domestic animal" shall not include dogs and cats.
Full Breakdown
Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 1, Section 100 defines "Dangerous Dog" entirely by conduct: a dog that inflicted severe injury on a person without provocation, or one already found "potentially dangerous" that then bites, attacks, or kills another animal. No breed is named in the definition. Under Chapter 6, an owner of a declared dangerous dog must obtain a $50 certificate of registration from WIN's Animal Welfare Center, carry at least $50,000 of liability insurance or a surety bond, keep the dog in a secure enclosure posted with a dangerous-dog warning sign, and muzzle and leash it under adult supervision whenever it leaves the enclosure. Noncompliant dogs are confiscated and may be euthanized if unclaimed after 30 days.
Violations & Fines
Owning an unregistered dangerous dog, skipping the required insurance or bond, or letting it outside unmuzzled is an offense punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine up to $1,200 per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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