Message #184136

[uglydog]

The current discussion will make you liable to have a license and adhere to these restrictions if you have over 10 intact females- You will be consider a large scale breeding facility, does not matter if you don't sale to pet shops or not you will be considered a puppy mill if you don't raise any pups-
 
The commercial breeder must allow the TDLR to perform an initial inspection and thereafter an annual inspection of the commercial breeder’s facility to ensure that it is in compliance with the standards set by TDLR. These standards will be similar to those currently set forth in the United States Department of Agriculture regulations for dogs and cat breeders under the Federal Animal Welfare Act. They will basically cover the housing, feeding, veterinary care, sanitation, etc. at the commercial breeder’s facility.

More specifically, large-scale commercial breeding facilities would be required to:

* Provide adequate wholesome food and clean water;

* Allow confined animals enough space to easily sit, stand, turnaround and lie down in a normal manner;

* Provide proper ventilation and adequate lighting for animals confined indoors;

* Provide structurally sound shelter with proper protection from inclement weather conditions for animals confined outdoors;

* Maintain adequate sanitation conditions within the living spaces;

* Provide proper handling, treatment and immunization of animals for disease, parasite and pest control, including proper care by a veterinarian and written health records for each animal.