Brooks v. Hemingway

OPINION OF THE COURT

Stuart Namm, J.

This is a special proceeding under section 121 of the Agriculture and Markets Law. The complainant avers that the dog which is owned by the respondent, a male with the body structure of a German Shepherd type, is a dangerous dog within the meaning of the law, and seeks to have the animal permanently confined or destroyed.

While there was some question during the hearing as to the identification of the animal in question, it was clear to the court that the Golden Labrador-Malemute mixed breed *191dog conceded to have been owned by the respondent, and named…