Standards for the Care of Breeding Female Dogs and Exercise and Socialization of Dogs
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Feb. 17, 2026. Document 2026-03077. Updated Nov. 14, 2026.
- What it does
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments regarding appropriate standards for the care of breeding female dogs at dog breeding facilities and exercise and socialization of dogs subject to the Animal Welfare Act. Information obtained from public comments will help identify outdated standards, new science, and stakeholder interest.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What it would change
1 part of Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- What happens next and when
We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 19, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-03077 |
|---|---|
| Action | Request for information (RFI). |
| Agencies | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| Published | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| Comments close | March 19, 2026 |
| Docket | APHIS-2025-1000 |
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