Breed Restrictions: Euclid vs Lakewood
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Euclid, OH and Lakewood, OH?
Euclid and Lakewood have similar restriction levels.
Euclid, OH
Cuyahoga County
Ohio HB 14 (2012) removed breed-specific state law. Euclid regulates dangerous dogs by behavior under C.O. 505.14 and ORC 955.11, not by breed.
View full Euclid rules →Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
Lakewood does not impose breed-specific bans following the 2012 ORC 955.11 amendment. However, dogs designated dangerous or vicious by Cleveland Municipal Court must be registered, insured, and confined per LCO 505.14.
View full Lakewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Euclid | Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Ban | None - behavior based | - |
| State Law | ORC 955.11 (HB 14) | ORC 955.11 |
| Dangerous Dog | Insurance required | - |
| Local Code | C.O. 505.14 | - |
| Designation | Hearing required | - |
| BSL | - | None since 2012 |
| Insurance | - | 100,000 if dangerous |
| Code | - | LCO 505.14 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Euclid FAQ
Are pit bulls banned in Euclid?
No. Ohio removed breed-specific classification in 2012, and Euclid has no local breed ban.
Who enforces this in Euclid?
Euclid at (216) 289-2700.
Lakewood FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Lakewood?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Lakewood code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Lakewood?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Lakewood municipal code.
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