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Originally Posted by wildcard  Argh, I do need to get some work done. Drat YT sometimes lol. My problems are with the concept of using limit laws and breeder licensing because they don't address the root issue-- are the dogs being neglected or abused? I have no skin kids. My dogs are my kids. But my feelings about my dogs don't apply to everyone. I think unless a dog is being harmed due to mistreatment or neglect, it really is not the government's business to say you can only have "x" number of intact dogs or you can only breed a bitch every other cycle, etc.
I do have fears that what is happening 20 miles from my house in Illinois will happen here in 10 years if we open the door to limits and management of breeding practices by our state government. I think our goal should be legislation that is focused on whether or not an animal is being harmed.
Also, I have very strict opinions on what is ethically or morally correct when breeding dogs. But I also don't know that my beliefs on these issues should equate to should be legal vs illegal. |
This bill does more than focus on animal cruelty, it focuses on minimum standards for kennel conditions. If a kennel operator refuses to fix the problem, he probably can be fined or lose his license. Also the AKC can suspend breeders who are not living up to these minimum standards. I'm sure this is a conflict of interest for the AKC because it would mean a loss of money when breeders get suspended, but perhaps it will also increase the prestige of having an AKC pet meaning , "Cruel free breeder."
Just out of curiosity, you say your dogs are your kids, but I don't see any pictures of them. Do you even own a yorkie, or are you mainly interested in breeding legislation?