[Maximo]

Nancy, you wrote AKC's standards are higher than USDA's. But the AKC is not happy with the new regulations.

I thought we all were in favor of small breeders who keep the dogs and pups in their home and not a separate structure/kennel. Four breeding females is not a lot, and I do think the threat of all un-altered dogs in the home being counted is real. I wouldn't be comfortable with AKC registration protecting me from being scrutinized by this regulation. All it would take is one phone call from a disgruntled neighbor or competitor.

I think these new regulations will encourage small breeders to go underground, to be less open.