TO VISITORS OF THIS WEBSITE: WELCOME!
We hope this site will be of assistance to
you in finding reputable breeders of more than 60 AKC-registered
breeds. In this age of the puppy-mill industry, it is most
important that potential dog owners be put in contact with
ethical, non-commercial breeders, those who breed for love and
not for profit. Breeders listed here can advise potential buyers
on what to expect from the particular breed they are
considering. Those who purchase a puppy will always have a ready
source of information and guidance as their pet matures. Best of
all, they will be assured of buying a healthy, well-socialized
puppy that has been raised in a loving home.
Board of Directors
Hi everyone,
It's time once again for our
Fall Breeders Showcase! We
are VERY excited to announce a new location. Pet Food Express @ The
Fountains in Roseville at the corner of Galleria Blvd. and Roseville
Parkway in Roseville. Our current President, Diana Smith worked hard
to secure this wonderful new venue! I'm sure you all will agreee it
is a much better opportunity to spead the word about all your
fabulous breeds! Please read all of the attached information as much
of the information has changed. You just need to email me a
confirmation that you will be attending. Please print the attached
form and bring it with you. You will not be able to get credit for
attending if you do not. I will print a few of these forms and bring
to the event for those who cannot print it or who forget theirs at
home. Both these attachments will be posted on our website for those
of you who cannot open my attachments. It may take a few days from
now to get it on our website so have patience. Thanks!
Announcement. pdf
Guidelines.pdf
Sincerely,
Karen O'Neil
USDA Proposed Regulations
The proposed regulations of the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) have the potential to affect the way
hobby breeders sell puppies. These new regulations change the
exemption of "retail pet stores," which is how most hobby breeders
are now exempt from USDA regulation. Under the proposed regulation
change, retail pet stores ((defined as anyone selling puppies
directly to a final customer for use as pets) would be exempt from
USDA regulation only if the customer actually enters the premises of
the breeder prior to the buying the pet. This requirement would
preclude selling puppies to anyone outside your local geographical
region unless the buyer goes to your home to physically observe the
puppy and the premises.
Being subject to USDA regulation means far more than being subject
to USDA inspections. Breeders would have to adhere to USDA animal
housing requirements (size of kennel facility, etc.) and could not
maintain the animals in a home environment. Although the proposed
rules increase to four the number of breeding females that can be
maintained before the breeder is subject to USDA regulation, the
definition of "breeding females" is vague. Some have raised the
question as to whether co-owned bitches might count toward the four
animals. Also, whether one intends to breed a bitch or not, if she
is not spayed -- no matter what her age -- she probably counts
toward the definition of "breeding female."
For more information on the proposed regulations and their possible
effect on hobby breeders, go to the AKC link below.
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4656 (There is a
link on the side of the cited page for signing the petition).
California Pet Friendly
The Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs is
joining forces with other dog and cat organizations to protect the
rights of responsible pet owners in California. Help us to keep California Pet-Friendly now and for
the future.
Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs Member Logo
The
Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs encourages our members to display
the "Member" logo* on their websites to promote their affiliation
with the SCDC.
*The "Member" logo is copyrighted
2011 and may only be used on SCDC member club websites. Display on
websites of non-member clubs is expressly forbidden. Authorized
Member clubs can be verified here.
Please report any website display infractions to: SCDC President -
Diana Smith
queenshatsoff@yahoo.com
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