Dog breeders protest proposed bill by Humane Society of U.S. (Buffalo Reflex)

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is the problem, not the puppy producers, according to Sue Swanigan, Buffalo resident, and Jim Viebrock, state representative from Greene County.

Animal activists target big breeders and puppy mills (Chicago Tribune)

State and federal laws do not go far enough to protect animals, advocates say Carla Kibler said she wishes she had investigated before falling in love with Beefcake, an English bulldog puppy she bought from a Naperville pet store in December. Her 10-year-old triplets agreed to forgo their Christmas presents to get the dog, which cost more than $2,000.

Animal rights activists target big breeders, 'puppy mills' (Chicago Tribune)

State and federal laws do not go far enough to protect animals, advocates say Here in Illinois and elsewhere, animal rights activists are growing more strident in their demands that pets be adopted from rescue centers or shelters rather than from retailers who buy dogs from big breeders.

Florida thoroughbred breeders run into hard times (The Ocala Star-Banner)

By Carlos E. Medina Correspondent Florida's thoroughbred breeding industry, consistently second in the nation behind Kentucky, has seen its market share in the foal crop shrink.(The Associated Press/file)

Crufts dogs to be excluded from competition if judges deem them unfit (Times Online)

The Kennel Club has rewritten the rules for the Crufts dog show to give a veterinary surgeon the authority to exclude any unfit dog.