Dog breed restrictions

Maumelle's City Council is considering an ordinance that would eliminate the city's ban on pit bull and American Bulldog breeds. Here is a look at how other Central Arkansas communities address the breeds.

Benton No bans on any dog breeds. All dogs must have city tags and proof of current rabies vaccinations.

Bryant No bans on any dog breeds. All dogs must be licensed and have current rabies vaccinations.

Cabot No bans on any dog breeds. All dogs must be registered.

Conway No bans on any dog breeds, but owners are required to have city licenses for dogs.

Jacksonville A 2007 ordinance bans Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers and American Bulldogs, as well as any dogs that are mixed with pit bulls.

Little Rock No bans on any dog breeds. A 2008 ordinance

requires owners of American Pit Bull Terriers, American Straffordshire Terriers or Staffordshire Bull Terriers to to register the dogs as potentially dangerous.

Residents are allowed to own a maximum of two dogs of these breeds.

Maumelle A 1998 ordinance makes it unlawful to own or keep pit bull dogs or American Bulldogs within the city.

North Little Rock A 2004 ordinance bans pit bull dogs.

Sherwood A 2008 ordinance makes it unlawful to keep, harbor, own or possess any pit bull dog breeds or American Bulldogs. This includes American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers