[Wolfstar]

The main reason I posted this article was to inform other FR dog lovers of the problem and of the proposed legislation. I know nothing about the PAWS legislation, but have little faith in Congress. So I want to read the bill and understand it. If necessary, I will work against it too. However, I do think puppy mills and puppy smuggling need to be stopped or at least curtailed to the fullest extent possible. So I'll be looking to support any legislation that really will do something constructive.

BTW, I used to show German Wirehaired Pointers and train them for field work. I bred three small litters over the years. Kept a male and female from my last litter born in 1989. The male died in February 2004 and his sister died in April of last year. (As I sit here typing this, their photos surround me.) So I understand the issues as they pertain to breeders of all types.

[brytlea]

GWP! I used to have (and will again) Spinone, which used to always be accused of being BAD GWP! :)
Anyway, check out this link, it may shed some light for you:
http://www.pet-law.com/

The biggest problem with legislation in these areas is the law of unintended consequences. I too would love to shut down puppy mills and pet shops that sell puppies (except for those who adopt out pets from the local shelter). However, it's tough to draft a law that shuts them down, but doesn't harm the small hobby breeder.
I have to run, show this weekend, but nice chatting.
susie