Pit bulls are not banned in Washington, D.C., but certain breeds considered dangerous face restrictions. Requirements include spaying or neutering, registration and tags, muzzling and leashing in public, proper containment, warning signs, and owner liability for injuries or damages.
Breeds considered dangerous: American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Chow Chow, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, and wolf-dog hybrids.