On Advocates hope for breeding rules

Posted on July 8 at 1:49 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

This legislation will NOT shut down one single high-volume breeder, but it will add extra burdens to the small breeders who currently provide the healthiest puppies. The 25 dog limit was set this low because it was the only way the legislature could raise enough money to support the increased size of the bureaucracy needed to support this law, not
for any other reason. High volume commercial breeders will have no problem paying the fees set by this law (they pass it on to their buyers), but small hobby breeders who produce 2 or 3 litters in a year will now have an extra burden. It may force some out of their hobby. Where do people think their next pet will come from if there are no more breeders? Let the market, not the government determine who should stay in business. Be an educated buyer! Know the difference between well-bred and commercially produced dogs, and buy from people who care about the quality of the dogs they produce. If people would stop buying dogs from auctions, pet stores, unknown web-sites and mixed-breed rescues, the problem would resolve itself. It's the buyers who keep these producers in business. And know the real agenda of the organizations that are pushing for this kind of legislation! It's probably not what you think it is. If this law goes through you can all expect to pay even more for poorly bred dogs, while the well-bred dogs will nearly disappear.