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Breed risk matrix
Which breeds are most frequently targeted by BSL? Computed live from 902 city ordinances in our database.
pit bull
Extreme765 cities
640 full bans125 restrictions
rottweiler
Extreme456 cities
423 full bans33 restrictions
american pit bull terrier
High217 cities
217 full bans0 restrictions
american staffordshire terrier
High217 cities
217 full bans0 restrictions
staffordshire bull terrier
High216 cities
216 full bans0 restrictions
chow chow
Low17 cities
14 full bans3 restrictions
wolf hybrid
Low1 cities
0 full bans1 restrictions
doberman
Low1 cities
0 full bans1 restrictions
Note: Breed counts reflect how frequently a breed appears across city ordinances in our database — not the total number of US cities with BSL for that breed. Coverage is ongoing. Counts will increase as more cities are added.