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the current commercial dog breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious food and potable water, socialization with humans and other dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more dogs in Ohio each year, regardless of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane standards Hobby breeders (defined as breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding dogs) as well as animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.
Not exact matches
The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a
commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting
dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a
current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»
«We would love to continue to grow and assist as many
dogs as we can by helping get them out of the
commercial breeding system, and helping any
dogs who are unwanted in their
current homes.
«The federal law regarding the care of
dogs at
commercial dog - breeding operations is grossly overdue for reform, and this legislation will correct some of the worst gaps and deficiencies in
current law.»
And when I contacted the auction's owner to ask for an interview, he was welcoming and spent an entire day with me, talking openly about his personal history, his
current business practices and even taking me to meet the types of breeders he respects — breeders whose
dogs, when I got to their
commercial - scale farms, were running and playing in spaces as big as many suburban backyards and even ballfields,
dogs who came up to me to say hello and, in most cases, seemed just as happy and normal and healthy as my own two spoiled mutts at home.
Stop puppy mills from coming to Michigan: While Michigan is not known as a big «puppy mill» state, with only four USDA - licensed
commercial breeders and 21 county - licensed breeders who report owning more than 50
dogs, the Allegan County case underscores the fact that puppy mills exist here, and that
current laws are insufficient to manage them.
Current recommendations often state that a
commercial diet should be fed in order to create optimal health for your
dog or cat.
Dosages for
dogs in Groups 1 - 4 were based on the individual body weight of each
dog and
current labeled dose banding for each
commercial product.
It could be another record year in 2016 for Sutton Group West Coast Realty who are clearly enjoying the fruits of being top
dog in the
current residential and
commercial property boom.