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[xianghua]

This is the scary mandatory spay/neuter legislation we are fighting in Dallas right now. If this passes and goes to surrounding cities as well, it will have a DEVASTATING impact on the German Spitz in the US, as 2 of the 5 active breeders in the US are located here. We do not yet have a breed club at all, let alone one with a COE

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[xianghua]

SO you only buy puppies from puppy mills? (Commercial breeders, who keep their dogs in non-residential areas.)

[moonlightgryph]

Dog breeding isn't neccessarily a business. As a matter of fact, out of the people in the 'dog world' I am associated with NONE that breed make a true profit. Those people that do make profit, that I know, are nothing more than backyard breeders who wouldn't follow this law to begin with. A good, responsible, dog breeder rarely (if ever) makes a profit on his/her puppies. Many dog breeders no longer actively exibit their puppies, but still have breeding stock on hands of their lines (that are high quality) that they breed a few litters from now and again. All this 'law' will accomplish is driving legitimate breeders underground and punishing those who are conciencious, responsible, breeders

[instantchloe]

I've never understood the desire to buy from a breeder when there are so many dogs out there in shelters that need homes.

We got our dog from an animal shelter in Austin..and I couldn't imagine life without him. If we hadn't taken him in - where would he be now?

I'm honestly curious - why do people seek out dogs from a breeder over others?

[xianghua]

In my case, I show dogs in obedience, agility and conformation. My two rescues both had major health problems that made this not an option for them. But beyond that, if you want a puppy over an adult and desire predictability, a RESPONSIBLE breeder is the only way to go

[xianghua]

How many of those people license their dogs as is, though? And why doesn't the city persecute them under current state law- Texas has actually made some advances in state-wide laws about fighting dogs- we got a good one through last fall!

Dog Law

[squeakdance]

Sorry for this stupid question, but it's been a long day for me . . . What should one do to help prevent this from becoming law?

Re: Dog Law

[xianghua]

1. Write your city council member (addresses are at RPOA website). Snail mail AND email AND fax, if you can. I've done this for all the members + the mayor. The more you can do, the better