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I doubt that HOAs can limit what kind of dogs come to "visit". The larger problem would seem to be other (people's) dogs. The dgs are rarely the problem if not for their irresponsible owners.
Certainly a large un-neutered male cruising the hood could make other pet owners nervous for several obvious reasons!
I understand your hesistation to call, but if the owner is aware of the problem and isn't willing to do anything about it a call to Animal Control is the right thing. The dog could get hit by a car, possibly hurt someone or another pet, impregnate another dog, damage property, etc. There are reasons for the rules when folks live in such close proximity. Some people think because their pets are sweet at home the rules dont' apply to them.
I imagine if the dog got picked up by animal control once or twice the owners may stop letting him have the run of the neighborhood. It might be traumatic for the dog, but not as much as it might be for your poodle or pom if they happened to be in the backyard when he wandered by...
My sister owns a wolf hybrid, or at least we think she does. The huge question/debate we are having is whether or not the offspring of a hybrid would be considered a hybrid? The definition of a wolf hybrid, is 50% wolf, 50% dog, she is obviously not that. But will a vet or animal control consider her a hybrid? Can any one help us figure this out so that can refrain from getting into to much of any trouble.
It's illegal to own a wolf hybrid in Wake County. Percentage of wolf doesn't make a difference in the eyes of the law. So your choices are to either find a county that doesn't restrict ownership of wolf hybrids or stick to calling it a malamute full stop.
Recently, I was told by a builder that they are adding to their covenants...these are the breeds they are restricting: Pit Bull, Boxer, Doberman, Rotweiller, German Shephard. I was surprised by the German Shephard, as I have owned one in the past and I don't feel that they are dangerous.
Vicki
I find it interesting that builders would even bother. I can see trying to enforce animal control by breed, weight, etc in a rental property, but when it comes to condos and single-family homes, it seems right up there with saying all cars must be Volkswagens and they all have to be black.
How can an HOA even prove what a dog is? If I had a German Shepard and there was some ridiculous covenant or rule restricting that breed, I'd magically have a mutt.
Its not the breed that is the problem, its how the breed is typically raised and trained, and people's stereotypical opinions of them. A pet with a good owner is a good pet; it's not until you get bad owners that you get misbehaving and disobedient pets.
The best thing to do, is know the covenants and try to abide by them and try your very HARDEST to fly under the radar by not allowing your dogs to become a nuisance. Fence--don't tie them up. Keep them quiet with no incessant barking, etc. If you don't cause an issue, nobody is likely to say much. Don't be an issue.
Each builder, HOA has their visions of a neighborhood. Covenants are based on those visions. So, some may have strict restrictions on pets and their breeds, while others may not. Typically higher end neighborhood has detailed covenants. An agent should be able to find that information through the management company, HOA and/or the county (recorded docs).
Not every neighborhood is for everyone and not everyone is for every neighborhood.
I realize this thread is resurrected from 2010, but wanted to point out that "pit bull" is not a breed. The animal most often identified as a pit is the American Staffordshire Terrier. Interestingly, most people when asked to identify a pit bull in a series of photos choose the wrong dog.
I did a quick search of the NC Statutes and don't see anything about Breed Specific Legislation or restrictions. They do define a "dangerous dog". GS_67-4.1
Sadly, even in states that passed laws forbidding BSLs, some cities such as Denver were able to work around it and ended up seizing and destroying a large number of pets.
I realize this thread is resurrected from 2010, but wanted to point out that "pit bull" is not a breed.
Not according to the AKC (which probably counts for more in the US), but he UKC does recognize the American Pitt Bull as a specific breed. Regardless, a well-bread and well-raised Pitt Bull (or related breed) can be a wonderful family dog.
For reference, Nina. She was a stray we found when she was four months old. When the vet told us she was a Pitt Bull mix, our initial reaction was "we can't keep her". We did, of course, and never regretted it once. She was a sweet dog, and one I would trust with children or other dogs with no reservations.
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