Further, the Canine Care Certified program is available to any breeder, regardless of size, that commits to meeting the standards, potentially expanding the scope of the program beyond
just licensed breeders.
Not exact matches
But this
breeder also did more than
just retail sales — she continued to sell to pet stores, which was in violation of the Animal Welfare Act as she no longer had an AWA
license.
If you see a reference to a «registered
breeder» and most especially to a «USDA»
licensed or registered
breeder just stop right there.
don't
just believe me, do your own research look into commercial USDA inspected and
licensed dog
breeder facilities for yourself on Youtube.
Such inspections are not a perfect science: The USDA employed
just 99 inspectors in 2008 to examine 5,720
licensed breeders and brokers across the nation.
Although AAS believes that sterilized dogs are happier and healthier, we can see by the huge proliferation of backyard breeding that
licensing fee differentials have done nothing to discourage backyard
breeders,
just responsible dog owners.
(Source: HSUS) Fact:
Just over 2,000 dog
breeders are USDA
licensed and inspected.
Similarly,
just because a dog
breeder is
licensed does not mean the
breeder is responsible or has the best interests of the animals in mind.
Mayor Bill DeBlasio has
just enacted a bill into law that prohibits NYC pet stores from purchasing puppies from commercial puppy brokers or USDA -
licensed breeders with severe Animal Welfare Act Violations.