Breed Restrictions: Albuquerque vs Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Albuquerque, NM and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?
Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque have similar restriction levels.
Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County
Albuquerque has no breed-specific ban; the HEART Ordinance regulates dogs by individual behavior, defining 'Aggressive' through objective observation rather than breed. New Mexico's Dangerous Dog Act likewise defines dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs strictly by conduct, not breed.
View full Albuquerque rules →Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County
Los Ranchos and Bernalillo County have no breed-specific legislation. New Mexico has no statewide breed ban preemption. Animal regulations focus on behavior (dangerous/aggressive animals) rather than specific breeds.
View full Los Ranchos de Albuquerque rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Albuquerque | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Ban | None | - |
| City Standard | Behavior-based ('Aggressive') | - |
| State Law | NM Dangerous Dog Act, Sec. 77-1A-1 et seq. | - |
| Dangerous Dog Test | Conduct, not breed | - |
| Local Authority | NMSA 1978, Sec. 77-1-12 | - |
| Breed Bans | - | None in village or county |
| State Preemption | - | No breed ban preemption in NM |
| Focus | - | Behavior-based enforcement |
| Dangerous Animals | - | County Chapter 6 applies |
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Albuquerque FAQ
Are pit bulls or any breeds banned in Albuquerque?
No. Albuquerque has no breed-specific ban. The HEART Ordinance regulates dogs by individual aggressive behavior, and the New Mexico Dangerous Dog Act defines dangerous dogs by conduct (causing serious injury), not by breed.
What makes a dog 'dangerous' under New Mexico law?
Under NMSA 1978, Sec. 77-1A-2, a 'dangerous dog' is a dog that caused a serious injury to a person or domestic animal, and a 'potentially dangerous dog' is one that injures, chases, or menaces without provocation. Breed is not part of either definition.
What happens if my dog is declared dangerous?
Under the state Dangerous Dog Act, the owner must register the dog and meet handling and proper-enclosure requirements within 30 days of a court finding, or the dog may be ordered humanely destroyed.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in los Ranchos?
Los Ranchos and Bernalillo County have no breed-specific legislation. New Mexico has no statewide breed ban preemption. Animal regulations focus on behavior (dangerous/aggressive animals) rather than specific breeds.
Are there pit bull restrictions in los Ranchos?
Breed Bans: None in village or county. State Preemption: No breed ban preemption in NM. Focus: Behavior-based enforcement. Dangerous Animals: County Chapter 6 applies.
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