Wichita, KS Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Ownership cap
- 2 adult Pit Bulls per premises
- Microchip
- Mandatory for every Pit Bull
- Unaltered dogs
- Banned without breeder license
- Grandfather cutoff
- Pit Bulls owned before July 1, 2009
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor
Summary
Wichita caps Pit Bull ownership at two adult dogs per premises, requires microchipping for every Pit Bull, and bans unaltered adult Pit Bulls unless the owner holds a dog-breeder license or a narrow pre-2009 exemption.
All adult pit bulls within the City of Wichita are required to have an identification microchip implanted in the dog traceable to the current owner and registered with the City of Wichita.... It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor an adult unaltered Pit Bull, unless such person is licensed as a dog breeder pursuant to section 6.04.155. No licensed dog breeder shall own, keep or harbor more than two unaltered adult Pit Bulls.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).
Full Breakdown
City Code Sec. 6.04.010 defines a Pit Bull by breed name (Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier) or by possessing five of eight listed physical traits. Sec. 6.04.052 then caps ownership at two adult Pit Bulls per premises, requires an identification microchip registered with the city for every one, and makes it unlawful to keep an unaltered adult Pit Bull unless the owner is a licensed dog breeder (capped at two unaltered dogs) or held a qualifying unaltered Pit Bull as a service or show dog before July 1, 2009. Owners disputing the breed determination can appeal to the Chief of Police's designee.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding two adult Pit Bulls, keeping one unaltered without a breeder license or exemption, or skipping the required microchip is a misdemeanor under Sec. 6.04.052(i).
Frequently Asked Questions
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