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It is truly a shame this billed failed. No "RESPONSIBLE" breeder, or,
dog owner would have had anything to fear from this bill, and in it's
failing to pass, only allows those who are bad breeders, and
irresponsible dog owners to continue to breed poor quality dogs, and
allow the back yard breeders to continue their puppy mills. When 5
Million dogs per year are surrendered to shelters, and alike, you
have to question the motives of breeders, and owners.

Having experienced personally the bad breeder situation, and lack of
anyone wishing to take responsibility for it. I am all for laws that
would protect the public from receiving poor quality dogs, dogs with
poor conformation, behavior issues, etc...

I think the AKC not supporting this bill, says to the public that
they do not care about the bad breeders in their organization, and
the horror stories of unsuspecting new owners, and the tragedies AKC
registered dogs have gone through. Considering the numbers of dogs
euthanized in this country every year, the AKC should be more
concerned with that, then this bill. Requiring dogs to be spayed, and
neutered, is a small price to pay compared to the millions that are
euthanized in this country every year. They should be promoting
responsible breeding, and responsible placement of litters, if they
do not want to see such bills brought before legislatures.

I could give the AKC a couple true horror stories, that would perk up
their ears. Then again, maybe they just don't care, as long as they
can have their shows, and abandon their responsibilities to the
public, dog owners, and those breeders who are "truly" "Responsible".

The biggest shame is that they are failing to support those people
who truly care for dogs, no matter the breed, and want what is in the
dogs best interest, not the human associated with that dog.


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