More than 20 dogs: must allow inspections of the kennel by the county enforcement agent as a condition of receiving a kennel permit.This subsection does not apply to any kennel that houses dogs that are being used or trained for hunting.Ī person who knowingly fails to obtain a kennel permit within thirty days after written notification from the county enforcement agent is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. "Kennel" means an enclosed, controlled area, inaccessible to other animals, in which a person keeps, harbors or maintains five or more dogs under controlled conditions.Ī person operating a kennel shall obtain a permit issued by the board of supervisors of the county where the kennel is located except if each individual dog is licensed.įewer than 20 dogs: may be subject to an inspection by the county enforcement agent during regular business hours if the county enforcement agent has received a citizen or law enforcement complaint in writing. Stateĭefinition of commercial breeder and licensing requirements While this table is aimed at giving readers an informational perspective of state dog breeding laws, specific questions concerning compliance and violation of these laws should be directed to licensed attorneys in each state. An effort has been made to describe both laws and regulations for each state.
The table below attempts to compare commercial breeding laws by category. A few state laws (namely Louisiana, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington) limit the maximum number of dogs a breeder is allowed to possess at one time to 50, or in the case of Louisiana, 75. These standards of care usually address adequate food and water, regular exercise, veterinary care, natural or artificial light during daylight hours, adequate space in living quarters, protection from the elements and extreme temperatures, and even adequate resting time between breeding cycles. While the laws vary, they generally require a person who meets the definition of a commercial breeder to obtain a license, pay a fee (which often varies depending on how many dogs the person breeds), have his or her breeding facilities inspected, and maintain certain minimum standards of care. In all, around 25 states have laws addressing commercial breeders. This table does NOT include laws affecting pet shops, animal rescue organizations, dog boarding kennels, or humane societies. Failure to follow these state laws or regulations can often lead to revocation of a commercial breeder's license, civil fines, or even criminal penalties. The administrative regulation is issued by a state agency-usually the state’s department of agriculture, board of commercial breeders, or animal health department-who is responsible for overseeing commercial breeding. Provisions covering commercial breeders may take the form of a state law or an administrative regulation issued by the agency that has the responsibility for overseeing these activities. This definition does not typically include a person who breeds a litter or two every year as a hobby (usually termed a "hobby breeder"). Generally, though not always, a commercial dog breeder is defined as someone who breeds a large number of dogs (usually 20 or more) within a certain time frame (usually 12 months). This table covers state laws and administrative regulations affecting commercial dog breeders. The table defines a commercial breeder, describes whether a state has an upper limit of dogs a breeder can possess at one time, whether a state has minimum standards of care, inspection provisions, and penalties for violations.
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