• Who are we?
• Why purebred dogs?
• Are purebred dogs under attack today?
• How do we help purebred dogs and their owners?

Are Purebred Dogs Under Attack Today?

Yes! Dogs and dog owners today are under intense scrutiny. Urban and suburban governments (and sometimes the state government) pass laws that restrict dog ownership because some people are not responsible dog owners. Neighbors do not like dogs that bark at night or run loose, resulting in a variety of laws from noise ordinances to limits on the number of dogs permitted in one home. Some breeds are targeted as vicious because their owners fail to train them to be good canine citizens.

Some groups and individuals also disparage purebred dog breeding and work to subject breeders to a variety of licensing requirements or bans on canine husbandry practices or certain types of training equipment. For more information on laws affecting dogs and dog owners, visit the NAIA, NAIA Trust, AKC, and Ohio Valley Dog Owners websites.

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