In these laws, the word 'dog' means every animal in the canine family, whether male or female.
273.010. Dog defined. — The word "dog", as used in sections 273.010 to 273.030, shall be held and to mean all animals of the , both male and female.
(RSMo 1939 § 14537)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 12863; 1919 § 4353; 1909 § 857
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