I have to go with the Girl Scouts here as well. The AKC has done nothing but oppose all proposed regulation of puppy mills. Even rules such as tethering of animals for long periods of time have been opposed by the AKC.
I understand that over regulation can be a problem but as yet what has AKC contributed in the way of helping to put together legislation that would put puppy mills out of business but also protect the "small" hobby breeder? If their true concern is for the hobby breeder then why don't they get involved in helping to craft legislation that will do both? As of this moment they have only moved to obstruct and done nothing to pitch in and help. Laws have to be constructed to stop abusive breeding practices and to protect animals from the many heartless pet owners that care nothing about the dog tied to a post in the back yard.
Go Girl Scouts! Maybe you can also convince AKC that they have a responsibility to protect all animals and not just their kennel owners. Many of the AKC breeders are far from small hobby breeders. It is their business and it comes down to dollars and cents here. |