Breed Restrictions: Redmond vs Seattle
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Redmond, WA and Seattle, WA?
Redmond has fewer restrictions than Seattle.
Redmond, WA
King County
Redmond does not have breed-specific restrictions. Dangerous and potentially dangerous dog rules apply to individual animals based on behavior under RCW 16.08 and King County Code 11.04.
View full Redmond rules →Seattle, WA
King County
Washington does not preempt breed-specific legislation. Some WA cities have or had breed restrictions. RCW 16.08 provides behavior-based dangerous dog law.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Redmond | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Breed-Specific Ban | None | - |
| Designation | Behavior-based | - |
| Dangerous Dog Bond | $250,000 liability | - |
| Code | RCW 16.08 / KCC 11.04 | - |
| Breed Bans | - | Possible in WA (no preemption) |
| State Law | - | RCW 16.08 (behavior-based) |
| Dangerous Dogs | - | Behavior-based statewide |
| Local Rules | - | Check Seattle code |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Redmond FAQ
Are pit bulls banned in Redmond?
No. Redmond and King County do not restrict any breed. Restrictions apply only to individual dogs designated dangerous based on behavior.
Do HOAs enforce breed rules?
Yes. Many Redmond HOAs restrict specific breeds through CC&Rs that are enforceable independent of city law. Review your community covenants.
Seattle FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Seattle?
Washington does not preempt breed-specific legislation. Some WA cities have or had breed restrictions. RCW 16.08 provides behavior-based dangerous dog law.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Seattle?
Breed Bans: Possible in WA (no preemption). State Law: RCW 16.08 (behavior-based). Dangerous Dogs: Behavior-based statewide. Local Rules: Check Seattle code.
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