The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CANINE ANIMAL
All members of the family Canidae except foxes.
COYOTE
Canis latrans.
DINGO
Canis dingo.
DOMESTICATED DOG
Canis familiaris.
JACKAL
Canis aureus.
WOLF
Both Canis lupus and Canis niger.
WOLF-DOG HYBRID
Any cross-breed resulting from the mating of a domesticated dog and a wolf, coyote, jackal, or dingo or resulting from the mating of any wolf-dog hybrid and another wolf-dog hybrid or a domesticated dog.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original § 10.05B of the prior Code, Penalties, which immediately followed this definition, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A wolf-dog hybrid may be kept only in an enclosure that meets the following minimum requirements:
A. 
The enclosure shall be constructed of woven wire, galvanized after weaving, securely anchored by stainless steel or copper rings. Such enclosure shall be not less than 500 square feet in extent plus 250 square feet for each additional canine animal kept therein and shall be the location in which the animal is primarily kept.
B. 
The enclosure shall extend to a height of not less than eight feet and shall be surrounded from ground level to a height of four feet by one-fourth-inch galvanized mesh screening.
C. 
The base and top of the enclosure shall be constructed of securely anchored wire mesh and extend inward a distance of not less than two feet at the top of each enclosure at an angle of not less than 45° and shall be covered by at least four inches of crushed stone at the base.
D. 
The enclosure shall be kept locked with a case hardened lock at all times when the animal is unattended and the enclosure shall have double entrance gates or doors so as to prevent an animal from escaping past an open gate or door.
E. 
Any person who was, at the time of the enactment of this article, the owner of a single wolf-dog hybrid may obtain an exemption from the requirements of this section by obtaining an inspection by the Building Inspector. The inspection fee shall be set by the Village fee schedule. The Inspector shall file a report with the Village Board as to the adequacy of the enclosure to protect the safety of the public and provide for the well-being of the animal. The Village Board shall review the report and if the Village Board is satisfied that the owner has provided a secure enclosure that is adequate for the protection of the public and the well-being of the animal, it may issue a written exemption from the terms of this section. Such exemption shall be valid for the animal's lifetime; provided, however, that a conviction of the owner for allowing the animal to run at large in violation of this article shall void such exemption. In issuing exemptions, the Village Board shall consider the size and observed behavior of the animal and any prior convictions of the owner for allowing any animal to run at large. The Village Board may require modifications to be made to existing enclosures as a condition of issuing an exemption.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Every person, including the owner of a wolf-dog hybrid, who knows such animal has bitten any person shall immediately report such fact to the Washington County Sheriff. Pursuant to § 95.21(4)(b) and (6), Wis. Stats., the Washington County Sheriff may kill such animal, taking care to preserve the head, and deliver such animal to a veterinarian for preparation of the carcass to be sent to the State Laboratory of Hygiene for testing.
A wolf-dog hybrid may be transported only if confined in a secure, locked container with no openings not covered with fine mesh screen. This section does not prohibit the walking of such animal on a leash, provided that such animal is muzzled at all times.
In order to ensure compliance with the terms of this article, no person in possession of any registration papers, certificate, advertisement, or other written evidence by which the blood lines of a canine animal found within the Village or its ownership might be ascertained may refuse to produce the same for the inspection of any law enforcement, conservation, or public health officer or court upon demand.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to doctors of veterinary medicine in temporary possession of such animals in the ordinary course of their practices.
All owners, keepers, or harborers of hybrid dogs shall provide proof to the Village of public liability insurance in a single incident amount of $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of any person or for damage to property owned by any person which may result from the ownership, keeping, or maintenance of vicious dogs or hybrid dogs. The insurance policy shall provide that no cancellation of the policy will be made unless a ten-day written notice is first given to the Village. The owner or custodian of the dog shall produce evidence of the required insurance upon request of a law enforcement officer. This section does not apply to dogs kept by law enforcement agencies.
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Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).