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Originally Posted by Mardelin  It's my opinion had the PAWS law been passed we would not be fighting legislation in every state that is beyond comprehensible
USDA is one thing I wouldn't want governing my breeding program. They do require that you have a detached facility from your home.....seperate kitchen for preparing food, and so many other stipulations that would make it impossible for the small reputable breeder to continue with their programs |
The bill only requires USDA licensing, if they raise more than 50 dogs in a 12-month period and sell directly to the public and sets forth reasonable standards of care for commercial breeders. I don't think that would apply to any "small reputable breeder." 50 puppies in a year is a LOT of puppies! I think they included the people selling more than 50 a year to the public because previous laws covered commercial breeders. To get over on that, they sell to intermediaris (brokers) and then the broker actually sells to pet stores. So, now either way -- if they are selling over 50 a year, they will have to get a license. I think that is fair.