Dogs in Oregon, United States: rules, tax and travel
Oregon: Dogs must be licensed with the county once they have permanent canine teeth or are 6 months old, whichever comes first, with the fee due by 1 March each year or within 30 days of becoming the keeper (ORS 609.100). Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.
Many dog rules in Oregon are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.
The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Dogs must be licensed with the county once they have permanent canine teeth or are 6 months old, whichever comes first, with the fee due by 1 March each year or within 30 days of becoming the keeper (ORS 609.100).[1]
Leash and muzzle
No statewide rule. Counties may prohibit running at large by ordinance after 60 days notice. A female in heat running at large is a public nuisance (ORS 609.060, 609.095).[2]
Other rules
A dog must be vaccinated against rabies at permanent canine teeth or 6 months old before licensing; the interval is set by Oregon Health Authority rules (ORS 433.365, 433.375). The table does not list cats.[3]
Dog bite liability: Strict liability for economic damages only (ORS 31.360).[4]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- animallaw.info/statute/or-dog-consolidated-dog-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)
- justia.com/injury/premises-liability/animal-dog-bites/dog-bite-law-50-state-survey (secondary source)