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State & Local Regulations, Rules & Codes
Pertaining to Wolfdogs & Wolves

It is important for wolfdog owners and prospective owners to be aware of the regulations that each state has in place pertaining to the keeping of wolfdogs (and wolves). In Florida, wolfdogs are legal without any kind of permit if they are less than 75% wolf. These mid- to low-content animals are, then, under the control of the county animal control and/or municipality government. Higher content wolfdogs and wolves are governed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC).

To find the county or municipal codes that pertain to you in your area, click the link below and search for the appropriate codes by state:

Online Codes at Municode.com

The FFWCC rules that apply to wolfdogs and wolves in Florida are as follows:

• Chapter 68A-6: Wildlife as Personal Pets

• Chapter 68A-6, Section 004: Standard Caging Requirements for Captive Wildlife

• Application for License to Possess Class I and/or Class II Wildlife for Exhibition or Public Sale

• Application for License to Possess Wildlife for Personal Use

The laws that pertain to dogs, wolfdogs, and wolves in the 2003 Florida State Statutes are as follows:

• Chapter 372: Wildlife: Section 921: Exhibition or Sale of Wildlife

• Chapter 372: Wildlife: Section 922: Personal Possession of Wildlife

• Chapter 767: Damage by Dogs

• Chapter 828: Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection

• Chapter 877 Miscellaneous Crimes: Section 14: Merchandising of Dogs; Required Records; Penalty for Violation

• Chapter 705: Lost or Abandoned Property: Section 19: Abandonment of Animals by Owner; Procedure for Handling

The National Wolfdog Alliance maintains a web page listing state regulations pertaining to wolves and wolfdogs. Because this page is not on the FLA website, we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

NWA's State Regulations Page

• .Click here to read the anti-wolfdog stance being taken by organizations such as the National Animal Control Association, the Florida Animal Control Association, etc.

• Click here to read about state efforts at passing legislation involving wolfdogs.

This page was updated on Wednesday, 13 January 2010.