[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Maine's proposed breeding law
- From: "Laurie Pruett" <pruett@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:20:50 -0500
We're in real trouble when even people on this list can't see how unreasonable
it is to subject modest-sized hobby breeders to these standards. And, the
state has no business telling me when or how often I can breed my health dogs
and bitches.
Laurie
>>> Luanne Crinklaw <silvermoongsds@xxxxxxxxx> 2/5/2008 12:12 PM >>>
I hope this passes, it details what a reputable breeder normally does. I do
think that the graduated kennel license fee may or may not depending on price
be a good idea, but its a step in the right direction. It would certainly put a
damper on the unethical puppy mills if this could be enforced. Hopefully other
states can take a model from this and shut down or atleast regulate the puppy
mills. JMHO
Luanne
Maine's proposed humane and ethical breeding law...
DRAFT PROPOSED PUPPY MILL LAWS
Kennels/Housing
No more that 100 dogs capable of breeding
No kennel can sell more than 100 individuals or 20+ litters a year
Graduated kennel license fee (ie 0-25 animals; 25-50; 50-75; 75-100)
Kennels must be equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Animals must have adequate cage size (USDA standards) and kennels must
have adequate exercise areas for the number of dogs they have.
Kennels must have proper shelter, temp control, ventilation, air
movement, lighting, bedding, sanitation, slope of ground, and run and
footing materials.
Animals must get out of cages at least twice per day for exercise.
Must have adequate staff to take care of animals-for example, one
person full time per 20 animals.
No use of wire flooring
Must have materials standard-no wood or organic materials for walls or
floors. Walls and floors must be made of materials that can be
disinfected. Bowls, beds, etc, should be removable and made of
materials that can be disinfected.
Every licensed facility must have a documented disaster planning and
evacuation plans.
Every licensed facility must have a written disease control program
designed in conjunction with their veterinarian.
Every licensed facility must have a documented kennel management
plan.
Dogs/Health
Stud dogs should not be bred prior to one (1) year of age and should be
in good health and free of communicable diseases, hereditary defects,
brucellosis, heartworms and other parasites. The animal should appear
to be in good health, with healthy eyes, ears, coat and should be on a
heartworm preventative and checked three or four times a year for
internal parasites.
Female dogs should be at least 18 months of age, in good health and
free of communicable diseases, hereditary defects, brucellosis,
heartworms and other parasites. The animal should appear to be in good
health, with healthy eyes, ears, coat and should be on a heartworm
preventative and checked three or four times a year for internal
parasites.
Dogs must not be bred every heat-they can be bred only once a year,a nd
must be in adequate body condition prior to breeding. Or (as an
alternative) No female dog should be bred more than once a year without
first obtaining veterinary certification that such breeding is
medically
appropriate, nor prior to one and a half years of age, nor after eight
years of age without veterinary certification.
Dogs must have a veterinarian of record that the breeder uses
regularly.
All dogs must be examined by a vet, and vaccinated by them prior to a
sale.
Dogs must be examined by veterinarians within five days of being
offered for sale, and at 15-day intervals thereafter.
No dog with a congenital defect can be bred.
If a dog produces two or more puppies with the same congenital defect,
it can no longer be used for breeding.
Dogs exhibiting abnormal behavior (cage stress related) must be retired
from breeding.
Only licensed veterinarians can dock dogâ??s ears/tails.
Only licensed veterinarians can spay/neuter.
Informed Consumer
At the time of sale, breeder must furnish records to each buyer of all
shots and wormings, pedigree and AKC registration or transfer documents
(if applicable), unless written agreement is made at time of sale that
papers are being withheld.
All services and sales agreements shall be mutually agreed upon, stated
in writing and signed by all parties involved, including all
adjustments, replacements conditions, etc. The sales agreement shall
clearly state the following:
Name all of the sellers and all of the buyers and their
addresses and phone numbers. Name, address, and phone number of
attending veterinarian. Dates and descriptions of immunizations and
other medical procedures. Description of conditions relating to the
care of the animal by the buyer, including shots, heartworm and
cleanliness.
Seller must provide dog purchasers with proof that puppy was examined
by an independent licensed veterinarian at least 15 days before the
sale. If the puppy has not been checked within the last 15 days, the
animal can be rechecked within 72 hours of delivery to the purchaser.
Provide consumers 14 days to have any clinical illness diagnosed and
reported to seller and state.
Seller must offer a full refund, replacement dog or agree to pay as
much as twice that purchase price of the dog if the animal, within six
months, is diagnosed with a congenital or hereditary defect.
Seller must provide every dog purchaser with true and accurate
documentation about the puppyâ??s purebred status, age and registration
eligibility.
Seller must provide method for consumers to contact the seller to
register complaints or discuss problems with the puppies purchased.
The print media must not print an ad for the sale of canine/feline
without also publishing its vendor number.
Create an ethical and humane breeding standard and certification
program. Those breeders who choose to engage in the voluntary program
and meet the standards would be allowed to sell their animals with the
certification and give consumers a method to identify both those
breeders and animals bred by them.
Pet Stores
Pet shops must post on each dogâ??s cage indicating the name and
address
of the location where the dog was bred or brokered. In addition they
should include where acquired by the pet store.
Pet stores must post consumer notice signs near the cages of the dogs
that describe the dogsâ?? veterinarian treatments and dates
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