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PUPS Act
Along with the Best Friends Animal Society, we ask you to contact your congressional representatives and urge them to vote YES on the PUPS bill. Currently, the Animal Welfare Act requires only that commercial dog breeders have a U.S. Department of Agriculture license to sell wholesale to pet stores and brokers. If puppies are sold […]
Choosing a Breeder
You’ve done your research and decided a certain breed of dog or cat fits your personality and lifestyle. Now it’s time to search for a reputable breeder. You can start by getting referrals from people you trust – a veterinarian, close friends, a trainer or breed organizations. Then your are ready to visit and tour […]
Guesstimating a Foal’s Adult Size
Generally, horse breeders look for certain qualities in both dam and sire that they would like to see replicated in the foal. Then they hope that things work out the way they planned. There are many factors involved in determining the adult size of a horse. Genetics play a major role in passing traits to […]




