Sourcing and Commercial Breeding

This section on Sourcing and Commercial Breeding addresses issues related to production and distribution of puppies
and is organized under the following sub-categories:

Breeding Guidelines for Commercial Breeders: Includes international developments and specific guidelines.

Issues and Controversies: Key issues about commercial breeding...with an international perspective, including: numbers of dogs in/from commercial breeders in various countries, numbers of registered dogs, etc.

Sourcing: Including: where dog dogs come from; and what impact does source have on the health, well-being and welfare of dogs?

Note: International trade and transport of commercially bred dogs is under the Legislation category.