ALERT - Illinois Breeders and All breeders

[Wylie's Mom]

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[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by gkathleenw

I guess I don't see whats wrong with this? I think its a GREAT idea! JMO

I'm originally from Illinois, and I also don't see anything wrong with it. If someone has 20 unaultered dogs, it sounds like a puppy mill to me to begin with

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by Pinehaven

Anyone who owns more than three intact females, even if they don't breed, will fall under this law. Random unannounced inspections (with fees), finger printing (with fees), ....

Many of the puppy mills are not legal to begin with, so this won't affect them. Many others will go underground, sell out of state, and in parking lots.

If you owned 4 intact females and had a litter or 2 a year, how would you feel about having to be fingerprinted, like you're a criminal, or having AC knocking on your door at any time to "inspect" your home and conditions?

It's getting to be a crime to own a dog, never mind own a couple of intact dogs.

This is nothing more than anti breeding legislation ... period!

If you don't breed, in my book the animals should be spayed/neutered anyway to cut down on unwanted pregnancies. So, I'm all for that bill! As far as puppymills, well, that would be included, because they would have over the amt of dogs that they are allowing!

[mscorgi]

Section 10. License requirements. Any person who maintains
2 3 or more female dogs for the purpose of the sale of their
3 offspring must be licensed under this Act.

Any applicant is ineligible for licensure if he or she has
9 been convicted of any of the following:
10 (1) A felony under any Section of the Humane Care for
11 Animals Act.
(c) Applicants for licensure must have their fingerprints unannounced inspection of the licensee. An inspection fee may
A licensed dog breeder must maintain no more than 20
20 unaltered dogs over the age of one year.
21 (b) Unaltered dogs must meet the following criteria before
22 being bred:
23 (1) A male unaltered dog must have been examined by a
24 veterinarian at least once a year and a female unaltered
25 dog must be examined by a veterinarian at least once a year
All indoor housing facilities must meet all of the
18 following requirements:
19 (1) Be sufficiently heated and cooled to protect the
20 dogs from temperature or humidity extremes and to provide
21 for their health and well-being. The ambient temperature in
22 the facility must not fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit or
23 rise above 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
24 (2) Be sufficiently ventilated at all times to minimize
25 odors, drafts, and ammonia levels and to prevent moisture
This is to substanuate some of the things that I had posted, that you saw fit to remove. the questions were ask for input from a dog breeder on this up and coming HB 198. I replyed as a dog breeder and it was not posted. I know that this forum is a forum of pet owners not breeders. I am sorry that it is felt that way that it is against us breeders. I like the forum to keep in contact with the public and the yorkies. I love my yorkies and want to be involved with them. This bill will effect many pet owners, not just the substandard kennels. Yes substandard kennels should be regulated or shut down. .

[Woogie Man]

I found this update on the AKC site..."UPDATE: Illinois Breeders Bill and Crop/Dock Bill to be Redrafted
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[Thursday, February 19, 2009]

Although both Senate Bill 139, the crop/dock bill, and House Bill 198, a breeder regulation bill, were to be heard in committee this week, both bills have been removed from their respective agendas and we expect them to be significantly rewritten. Further, House Bill 198 is unlikely to move at all. Instead, the companion bill, Senate Bill 53 is likely to be the vehicle for any legislation addressing dog breeder licensing. The AKC Government Relations Department thanks all those who have made phone calls, and sent letters, faxes and emails to their representatives – you have made a major impact!!!" Here's the link to this quote American Kennel Club - UPDATE: Illinois Breeders Bill and Crop/Dock Bill to be Redrafted

[Woogie Man]

Here's a link to the full text of the Senate bill Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SB0053