Dogs in Colorado, United States: rules, tax and travel
There is no statewide rabies vaccination rule for pets and licensing is local. Owners are liable for serious dog bites, and local dangerous dog rules may not target breeds.
Dog licensing, leash and many breed rules are set by counties and cities; check the local animal control office.
The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Other rules
Rabies: no statewide requirement; a county or district board of health may order vaccination (C.R.S. 25-4-607).[1]
Bite liability: owners are liable for serious bodily injury or death from a dog bite, regardless of the dog's history, with exceptions such as trespass, provocation and posted signs (C.R.S. 13-21-124).[2]
Breed rules: municipalities and counties may regulate dangerous dogs but not in a way that is specific to breed (C.R.S. 18-9-204.5(5)).[3]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)
- colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_13-21-124 (secondary source)
- colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_18-9-204.5 (secondary source)