Breed Restrictions: Burbank vs Torrance
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Burbank, CA and Torrance, CA?
Burbank has fewer restrictions than Torrance.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Burbank imposes no breed-specific restrictions. Its potentially-dangerous and vicious-animal rules are based on behavior, and California Food and Agricultural Code section 31683 prohibits any dog-control program from being breed-specific.
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Los Angeles County
Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
View full Torrance rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Torrance |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Bans | None - prohibited by state law | None — no BSL |
| State Law | CA Food & Agric. Code S 31683 | - |
| Local Basis | Behavior, not breed (BMC 5-1-1602) | - |
| Authority | - | LA County Code Title 10 |
| Dangerous Dogs | - | County declaration process |
| Licensing | - | $40/yr ($20 spayed/neutered) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Are pit bulls or any breeds banned in Burbank?
No. California Food and Agricultural Code section 31683 forbids breed-specific dog regulations, and Burbank's dangerous/vicious-animal rules (BMC Article 16) classify animals by behavior, not breed.
Can Burbank regulate my dog at all based on breed?
Only narrowly: state law permits breed-specific spay/neuter or breeding programs (Health & Safety Code 122331), but a dog cannot be declared dangerous or vicious based on its breed.
Torrance FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Torrance?
Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Torrance?
Breed Bans: None — no BSL. Authority: LA County Code Title 10. Dangerous Dogs: County declaration process. Licensing: $40/yr ($20 spayed/neutered).
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