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Originally Posted by bchgirl  The definition of "dealer" applies to people in the regular course of BUSINESS....unless she's licensed or it can be proved this is a business...I doubt the statue is applicable.
The health certificate isn't even applicable in this case...it's sole purpose to to indicate the age appropriate vaccinations and the puppy isn't old enough. Also veterniary records can be substituted for a certificate.
I am not agreeing with releasing a puppy at 5 weeks...but not certain the statues posted even apply...the health certificate certainly does not. |
As of January 2009, Virginia law differentiated between dealers and commercial breeders:
"Commercial dog breeder" means any person who, during any 12-month period, maintains 30 or more adult female dogs for the primary purpose of the sale of their offspring as companion animals.
Of course, you would have to check with an attorney to see how the law applies to this particular breeder as we don't have all the facts. Virginia is a very progressive state as far as pro-consumer pet statutes go, though.
Of course, the fact that this breeder is selling the puppies before they are seven weeks old is the main concern as that is an clear violation of Virginia law.