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Originally Posted by topknot  License - Depends on you area and town and state you live in. AKC has nothing to do with this right now.
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USDA is the same all over
In my county we are allowed to have 4 females and two males before we have to get a kennel license.
Personally I believe the less the government is involved in your life the better off you are.
From the information that I received, the USDA does not redquire that the dogs be kept outside, just they the be housed away from the family, I'm not sure who they are protecting, the family or the dog) They also have to have an outdoor area that is fenced, and a SEPARATEd kitchen to prepare their food.( Again I'm not sure who they are priotecting the people or the dogs. You are required to have cage for the breeding females.
Once you are inspected and licensed, I highly doubt that they will EVER be around to reinspect unless there is a complaint against you. They can't keep up with the work they have now.
Someone with as walk out basement, such as I have would be OK.
People do tend to associate USDA kennels with puppy mills.
PS Most breeders probably do not want to answer as to whether they are operating legally or not.