Dog Breeding

New laws enacted in 2011 required Missouri dog breeders to, among other things, provide necessary veterinary care, sufficient space in enclosures and give dogs adequate rest between breeding cycles.

William Potter of Ferguson will judge the terrier group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 12 and 13, 2021. He discussed his role on St. Louis on the Air.

After Michael Vick was convicted for involvement in a long-running illegal dog-fighting ring, more than 50 pit bulls were left behind. What happened to…

Updated Tuesday, September 29 with comments from one of the store owners.Animal rights activists continue to push for an end to what they call “puppy…

An attorney for nonprofit animal shelters is trying to persuade the Missouri Supreme Court to strike down a law that he says was originally enacted…

Agricultural interests are being highlighted in the Missouri Secretary of State’s race this week.Republican nominee Shane Schoeller is conducting a “Farm…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 22, 2012 - A spokesman for the "Your Vote Counts" campaign confirmed Thursday night that the…

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has finalized the first set of new rules for dog breeders in Missouri, which go into effect January first.They're…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 28, 2011 - Following a whirlwind mix of legislative and executive action, Gov. Jay Nixon signed…

Updated 6:38 p.m.:Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a new version of a bill rewriting a voter-approved law on dog-breeding.Wednesday's quick…