Breed Restrictions: Denver vs Nashville
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Denver, CO and Nashville, TN?
Nashville has fewer restrictions than Denver.
Denver, CO
Denver County
Denver's 30-year pit bull ban was lifted in 2021. Pit bulls now require a Breed-Restricted Permit ($30/year) plus assessment. Permit requires spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies vaccination.
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Davidson County
Nashville has no breed-specific legislation. Metro Code Chapter 8.08 uses a breed-neutral dangerous dog ordinance with two tiers based on behavior, not breed.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Denver | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Bull Ban | Lifted January 1, 2021 | - |
| Breed-Restricted Permit Fee | $30/year + $25 assessment | - |
| Requirements | Spay/neuter, microchip, rabies vax | - |
| Code Section | DRMC §8-67 | - |
| Enforced By | Denver Animal Protection | - |
| Code | - | Metro Code Ch. 8.08 (Vicious Dogs) |
| BSL Status | - | No breed-specific legislation |
| Level 1 Dangerous Dog | - | 2+ bites/minor injuries in 2 years; confinement/training required |
| State Preemption | - | TCA §44-8-413 prohibits breed bans statewide |
| Enforcement | - | Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Denver FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Denver?
Denver's 30-year pit bull ban was lifted in 2021. Pit bulls now require a Breed-Restricted Permit ($30/year) plus assessment. Permit requires spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies vaccination.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Denver?
Pit Bull Ban: Lifted January 1, 2021. Breed-Restricted Permit Fee: $30/year + $25 assessment. Requirements: Spay/neuter, microchip, rabies vax. Code Section: DRMC §8-67.
Nashville FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Nashville?
Nashville has no breed-specific legislation. Metro Code Chapter 8.08 uses a breed-neutral dangerous dog ordinance with two tiers based on behavior, not breed.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Nashville?
Code: Metro Code Ch. 8.08 (Vicious Dogs). BSL Status: No breed-specific legislation. Level 1 Dangerous Dog: 2+ bites/minor injuries in 2 years; confinement/training required. State Preemption: TCA §44-8-413 prohibits breed bans statewide.
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