Dogs in Ontario, Canada: rules, tax and travel
Ontario has no province-wide pet licence. Cities set their own, for example Toronto requires every dog and cat to be licensed each year.
Pet licensing, leash and limits are municipal in Ontario; Toronto is shown as the example.
The national rules for Canada apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
| Where | Rule | Breeds and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Banned | American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, dogs substantially similar in appearance and physical characteristics Dog Owners' Liability Act (Bill 132, in force 29 Aug 2005): no new pit bulls may be owned, bred, imported or transferred; grandfathered 'restricted pit bulls' must be sterilised, muzzled and on a leash of max 1.8 m off the owner's property (O. Reg. 157/05). [1] |
Registration and microchip
Licensing is set by each municipality. Toronto requires a licence for every dog and cat, valid one year. Dog fee $25 spayed or neutered, $60 not. A ticket of $240 or a fine up to $5,000 can apply.[2]
typical 25 CAD, 25 to 60 CAD a year
Not confirmed yet: Microchip, Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, 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.