Pitbulls are a controversial breed of dog. If a pitbull attacks, it can be dangerous, and sometimes lethal.
Some people blame the breed, some people blame the owners, and some people blame both.
There is no outright ban on pitbulls across Canada. The laws and bylaws are up to individual jurisdictions.
Are pitbulls illegal in Alberta?
No. There is no province wide ban on pitbulls in Alberta.
Bans and fines are up to each individual jurisdiction.
For example: Edmonton had a pitbull ban until 2012. Calgary is debating a ban of their own.
Under BSL (Breed Restricted Laws), in some cases, pitbulls are outright banned, in other cases there are restrictions to ownership.
List of Pit Bull Bans in Alberta (Current as of June 2022)
Incomplete list of where in Alberta pit bulls are restricted or banned.
Where Pitbulls are Banned in Alberta
- Coutts
- Nobleford
- Moosomin
Where Pitbulls are Restricted in Alberta
- Bearberry,
- Sundre,
- Bergen,
- Elkton,
- Cremona,
- Water Valley,
- Carstairs,
- Stirlingville,
- Bassano,
- Rosemary,
- Coronation,
- Heisler,
- Picture Butte,
- Magrath,
- Milk River,
- Onoway,
- County of St Paul,
- Dewberry,
- County of Vermillion River,
- Kitscoty
In Summary
- There is no blanket bans making pitbulls illegal in Alberta.
- Each jurisdiction handles pitbulls differently. Some have outright bans, and some have restrictions on ownership and registration.
