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Originally Posted by Nikki+2  Well the way I'm reading it is this isn't meant to shut down breeders it's meant to prevent unwanted and careless breeding. Show breeders can keep right on doing what they do and non show breeders only have to apply for a permit. Here it is as of now if anyone is interested. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sectio...1&Session=2009 My only real problem with it is I would prefer the neuter age to be a bit older. It does stipulate that if it is unsafe, for whatever reason, to neuter your animal (such as being too little) your vet only has to certify that in writing. Any vet should be willing to do that and if not I'd be looking for a new vet.
I understand the AKC being against this as breeding is their income. All of my dogs are AKC and I do believe it's the most responsible registry in the US but we all know the dollar is the bottom line or we wouldn't have so many AKC puppy mill dogs. |
I am one of those people who don't believe that 75% of breeders should not be breeding. I actually think this is great, but I hope they don't put the GOOD, quality show breeders out, just those idiots who think their dog is "the cutest thing" and "I just HAVE to have a puppy from him!!" and puppy millers. Doubt the puppy mills will ever be eradicated though, and that is so sad.