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(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, excluding domesticated dogs; (c) Any crossbreeds of wild animals and domestic animals such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet; (d) Any member or relative of the rodent family including any skunk (whether or not descented), raccoon or squirrel, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as domesticated pets; (e) Any poisonous, venomous or inherently dangerous member of the reptile family, including rattlesnakes, pit vipers and amphibians such as crocodiles and alligators; and (f) Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above, but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this section, including, but not limited to, bears, deer and game fish. AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either by leash, cord or chained. CITY. Area within the corporate limits of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota. DOG. Canines which are domestic animals. DOG KENNEL. (1) COMMERCIAL. Any premises where more than four dogs over six months of age are owned, boarded, bred, kept or harbored. (2) RESIDENTIAL. Any premises where three or four dogs over six months of age are owned, boarded, bred, kept or harbored. KEEPING. Providing food, water or shelter for domestic or farm animals. OWNER. Any person, persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring an animal. PRIVATE PROPERTY. All residential premises owned by private individuals, including all structures located thereon, front yards, side yards and backyards. RAISING. The maintaining and breeding as a hobby or as a commercial enterprise any domestic or farm animal. SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM. A substantial disfigurement or a substantial loss or impairment of the functions of any bodily member or organ, whether temporary or permanent, or a fracture of any bodily member. VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal of a ferocious or vicious character, habit, disposition or any animal which has: (1) Killed or inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human, domestic animal or farm animal without substantial provocation; or (2) Been involved in two or more biting incidents without substantial provocation, involving humans, domestic animals or farm animals, within one year. (Prior Code, § 701.03) (Ord. 696, passed 04-22-2002) § 90.003 DOGS. (A) Dog at large prohibited. A dog owner violates this section if his or her dog is at large.