Breed Restrictions: Columbus vs Dublin
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Columbus, OH and Dublin, OH?
Dublin has fewer restrictions than Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Columbus code.
View full Columbus rules →Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Dublin has no breed-specific legislation. Ohio repealed statewide BSL in 2012 (HB 14), and Dublin follows behavior-based dangerous-dog determinations under ORC 955.11.
View full Dublin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | Behavior-based (ORC §955.11) | ORC 955.11 (behavior-based) |
| 2012 Amendment | Removed breed targeting | - |
| Local BSL | Possible (home rule) | - |
| Check | Columbus municipal code | - |
| Breed Ban | - | None |
| Classification | - | Nuisance/Dangerous/Vicious |
| Insurance | - | 100k for vicious |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Columbus FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Columbus?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Columbus code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Columbus?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Columbus municipal code.
Dublin FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Dublin?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Dublin code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Dublin?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Dublin municipal code.
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