I was happy to read this. So far I don't have to worry about my state banning German Shepherds... or any breed for that matter. What about the rest of you? Are there any bans in your state or county?

In a review of 109 fatal dog attacks, among the many breeds involved, the breeds most frequently implicated were pit bulls, rottweilers, and German shepherds. The identification of these breeds has lead to the controversial practice of breed bans. (See generally, Lockwood R. Humane concerns about dangerous dog laws. University of Dayton Law Review 1988;13:267-77.) The Lockwood article suggests that, because the problem dog breeds change over the course of time, targeting a specific breed may be unproductive; a more effective approach may be to target chronically irresponsible dog owners.
California has no law banning any breed of dog. In fact, the California Legislature has made it illegal for California cities and counties to pass laws based on breed. Section 31683 of the Food and Agriculture Code provides:

31683. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs that may incorporate all, part, or none of this chapter, or that may punish a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor or may impose a more restrictive program to control potentially dangerous or vicious dogs, provided that no program shall regulate these dogs in a manner that is specific as to breed.