Isn't that odd that its worded specifically for "hunting" rather than purpose-bred breed task? Or just general breed specific working job? Being of the camp who believes that since it's a ShepHERD, it ought to at least have herding instinct, even if they're not brought beyond that. It's the essence and original purpose of the breed... That being said, then my pups could go out as purpose-bred herders?? I would be exempt "I think" from the new law: I only have 2 intact bitches (one 4 months old only!), though I do sell pups "sight unseen" (at least in physical presence- plenty of photos/videos go out!), I don't ship since an advance ticket is often the same price or even cheaper than to outright ship a puppy. Then I get to do business the old fashioned way; with a handshake & a hug and pup gets a direct hand off to its new person. By actually transferring pups in person, though they may have had a deposit put on them via online, I'd still be exempt from the rule then, right? Jen P & the Pack glad I have no other intact female "companion animals", but hoping cage birds/poultry won't be included!! JayDee's Proud-Haus Shepherds/Proud K911 www.jaydeesphs.com Committed to the Total Dog you can be Proud of!!! AKC Breeder of Merit On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:10 AM, "Stormy V. Hope" <stormy435@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Right, Hunting.. sorry. > When the USDA folks talk about it, they continually say "working," so it's > 'probably' those dogs that are bred for a purpose 'like' hunting, herding, > SAR, etc., but I would ask if I were breeder of those dogs. > > Yes, the count of dogs is premise based. > > The question of multiple species is being pursued. Hopefully, that will be > cleared up. > > Storm > > > On Sep 14, 2013, at 2:25 AM, Donna Fefee <dlfefee@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> That exemption should read "HUNTING" instead of herding. >> >> One thing to keep in mind is that "breedable bitches" maintained on your >> property temporarily (e.g. to be bred, or belonging to a family member >> or house guest) will count towards your total. >> >> Another thing is that multiple species are included in that total, not >> just your dogs. >> >> Another thing is that for households with multiple dog-owners, that >> limit is for the HOUSEHOLD, not each dog-owner. >> >> Donna Fefee >> >> On 9/13/2013 10:34 PM, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Msg: #9 in digest >>> From: "Stormy V. Hope"<stormy435@xxxxxxxxx> >>> Subject: Re: AKC and Aphis rules >>> Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:34:05 -0700 >>> >>> Geesh, I'll try to explain it in a few words, but you really need to go to >>> gsdca.legislationawareness on FB and read all about it! It's not all play >>> on Facebook<G> >>> Okay� >>> USDA has released new regulations. The regulations were put out for public >>> comment last May and will be in effect in about 60 days. > > Stormy V. Hope > https://www.facebook.com/GSDCA.LegislationAwareness > https://www.facebook.com/CaRPOC.CaliforniaResponsiblePetOwnersCoalition > > > > > > ===========================================================================> > POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original > author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any > kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the > Showgsd-l Management. 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