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55.14   KEEPING OF DANGEROUS DOGS.
   1.   The provisions of this section apply to adult dogs only, which means any dog over the age of six months.
   2.   A dangerous dog is at large if such dog is not securely confined indoors or confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure upon the premises of the owner of such dog. Such pen or structure must have secure sides and a secure top. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one foot.
   3.   No person owning or harboring or having the care of a dangerous dog shall suffer or permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person.
   4.   No person owning or harboring or having the care of a dangerous dog shall suffer or permit such dog to go beyond the premises of such person unless such dog is securely leashed and muzzled, except that a dangerous dog shall not be required to be muzzled when shown in a sanctioned Kennel Club Show.