Westland does not impose breed-specific restrictions but enforces dangerous dog laws under Michigan MCL 287.321. Owners of any breed must comply with leash, vaccination, and containment rules.
Westland does not have breed-specific legislation banning pit bulls, rottweilers, or other breeds. Instead, the city relies on Michigan dangerous dog laws under MCL 287.321 et seq., which define dangerous dogs based on behavior rather than breed. A dog that bites, attacks, or exhibits aggressive behavior may be declared dangerous regardless of breed, triggering registration, containment, insurance, and signage requirements. Owners of all dogs must provide proper containment, leashes in public, and current rabies vaccinations. Violations of dangerous dog determinations can result in civil penalties and, in severe cases, court-ordered euthanasia. Renters should also check landlord and homeowner insurance policies, which may have breed restrictions separately from city law.
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