American Dog Owners Ass'n v. City of Des Moines

In December 1987 the City of Des Moines adopted an ordinance stating special licensing and confinement requirements for vicious dogs. The ordinance defined “vicious dog” to include, inter alia, the following:(vi) . Staffordshire terrier breed of dog; or(vii) The American pit bull terrier breed of dog; or

(viii) The American Staffordshire terrier breed of dog; or(ix) Dogs of mixed breed or of other breeds than above listed which breed

or mixed breed is known as pit bulls, pit bull dogs or pit bull terriers; or(x) Any dog which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominately of the…