Windsor By-law 245-2004, s. 1(i) — Dog Control, Registration and Licensing By-law
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a pit bull terrier, (ii ) a Staffordshire Bull Terrier,
- (iii) an American Staffordshire Terrier,
- (iv) an American pit bull terrier,
- (v) any dog that has the appearance and physical characteristics predominantly conforming to the standards for any of the above breeds, as established by the Canadian Kennel Club or the American Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club or as determined by a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ontario. (substituted B/L 374-2004, dated Nov. 22, 2004)
- bb) “Restricted Dog” means:
- (i) A dog that is a Pit Bull dog; and
- (ii) A dog for which the owner has a valid 2004 dog licence issued under Part I.
- cc) “Prohibited Dog” means:
- (i) A Pit Bull dog which is not a restricted dog;
- (ii) A Pit Bull dog, previously designated as a restricted dog, that is kept or permitted to be kept by its owner in violation of the requirements for such dog; or
- (iii) A dog, previously designated as a dangerous dog, that is kept or permitted to be kept by its owner in violation of the requirements for such dog.
- dd) “Zoned” means a land use designation in a zoning by-law passed under the provisions of the Planning Act.
- ee) "Day" means a calendar day. (added B/L 185-2025, dated Nov. 24, 2025)
- ff) "Working Day" means a Day excl-uding Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holidays. (added B/L 185-2025, dated Nov. 24, 2025) PART I – DOG LICENCES
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- 1 For the purposes of this by-law
- 2 Where an Animal Control Officer is of the opinion that a dog has attacked, bitten, or caused injury to a person, or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do so, or has significantly injured a domestic animal, the Animal Control Officer may direct the Guardian of the dog to obtain a licence for each such dog. (substituted B/L 185-2025, dated Nov. 24, 2025)
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