Dogs in the United States

The American Kennel Club, prevalent in The United States, was highly influenced by this European predecessor.

[12] Gambling on such races often occurs and, while it is usually not formally authorized by law, is technically permitted in eighteen states.

[16] One notable case occurred in 1998, when, during a police raid, about 55 dogs were found in the California home of Cesar Cerda.

[17][18] In 2009, FBI and the Humane Society of Missouri carried out a raid in eight states, in which 407 dogs were collected and an estimated of twenty-six individuals were taken into custody.

Some towns and urban areas don't permit occupants to have certain types of big-sized dogs, while insurance agencies occasionally have similar regulations.

[23][24] Due to these actions, individuals are recommended to find out about local laws and regulations when considering a large canine.

[26] A minimum of 2 states - Minnesota and Oklahoma - don't enable their municipalities to control possession of dogs in line with breed.

[27] These laws have also faced scrutiny outside of the United States, with the British Veterinary Association, The Kennel Club of London and others have opposed breed specific legislation.

Under the rules set forth by the act, a dog stock breeder should be licensed with the USDA, and is classified a "class A" dealer.

[30][31][32] In 1993, the USDA issued a final rule requiring that all pet dogs and cats be held for at least five days before being offered to an animal dealer, which must hold a license.

[33] These are primarily animal brokers or distributors who don't breed dogs and usually hold them in facilities and negotiate their sale to pet shops.

Retail stores that sell dogs are not explicitly mentioned by any federal law, but several state regulations on such sales exists.

The practice of pound seizure (permitting felines and canines to be taken from shelters for research or experimentation) was ordered by three states in 2000, this law established in 2004.

One such instance is the intentional ear cropping and tail docking of specific dogs routinely carried out in the United States for cosmetic purposes.

In the event that a dog is brought over from a country determined to be "rabies free" by the World Health Organization, an inspection is not required.