Breed Restrictions: Dublin vs Westerville
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Dublin and Westerville have similar restriction levels.
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 Ohio repealed statewide BSL in 2012 (HB 14), and Dublin follows behavior-based dangerous-dog determinations under ORC 955.11.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 →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville does not enforce breed-specific legislation. Ohio repealed statewide breed-specific pit bull designation in 2012 via HB 14, and Westerville follows the behavior-based dangerous dog standard under ORC 955.11. Any breed can be declared dangerous or vicious based on individual conduct.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Ban | None | None |
| State Law | ORC 955.11 (behavior-based) | - |
| Classification | Nuisance/Dangerous/Vicious | - |
| Insurance | 100k for vicious | - |
| Standard | - | Behavior-based (ORC 955.11) |
| Dangerous Dog Insurance | - | $100,000 minimum |
| Repealed Year | - | 2012 (Ohio HB 14) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Westerville FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Westerville?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Westerville code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Westerville?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Westerville municipal code.
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