That is a good explanation.
Missouri has regulations that if you have 3 intact females and sell the puppies, you are required to be licensed. I would think that anyone who breeds and sells their puppies and offers stud service at a fee is expecting to make money off their dogs, wouldn't you? I think MO also has a certain amount that you can make before you are required to have a license whether you have 3 intact females over the age of 6 months or one. If you are actively showing and can prove it you can have 10 females and be classified as a hobby breeder, but still have to be licensed and subject to state inspection and charge and pay state sales and income tax and federal income tax. I suppose it is the unlicensed persons who are creating problems? All very complicated thing. |