I agree that education is the key (or I wouldn't be a teacher) to just about anything. I do, however, believe that legislation is also necessary. I don't believe that the AKC has any way to enforce the codes they put in place especially when people test the waters and send in information about their 2 legged kids and get them registered with the AKC. As you all know, rescue is my love, so I wish that all breeding would be halted for awhile and force people who want dogs to go to a shelter or rescue to get their animals and educate them that a pedigree means absolutely nothing. I guess I think there is no such thing as a perfect anything and that the AKC just furthers the world's views that perfect is the only thing to have whether it's a dog, cat, car, or even children and if they're not perfect then it's ok to throw them away. (I'm sorry this is so strong, but this law has hit a really raw nerve with me, even right down to kids....which I see everyday). Candy, I respect that you want to bring puppies into the world for deserving parents and I know that you are ethical in every sense of the word, or you wouldn't be a part of Pet Talk, but I have to disagree with your stand. It sounds like the government needs to reassign the duties of animal laws to another agency (perhaps they will realize that maybe an agency dedicated to solely animal rights wouldn't be such a bad thing) and look at the legislation currently in place and fix what is there already. Perhaps there is a compromise on this somewhere. Sorry to be so mouthy, but I just can't help myself.