Maybe I speak just for my own state, but in Virginia, if you make a verbal representation of your dog being a "wolfdog" to any "official" - or in some cases, other people can say your dog has been representaed as a wolfdog - they are obligated, by law, to report it to animal control. "Official" holds veterinarians, certain dog trainers, and sheriff's deputies under it's umbrella. Now, it is possible to obtain a permit for a "wolfdog" (even if my dog doesn't fit the generally accepted < F5 definition) here...but no way I could afford the requirements, and it also requires you to keep your dog enclosed on your property 24/7...I plan on obtaining therapy dog status with Bongo in 1-2 months; don't really see him (or any of my dogs) as public enemy #1...I use Vlcak so I get the opportunity to evaluate the situation before judgments are made, and offer my dogs a little protection. The history of the breed is known, is public - typically, people know what they are buying (for now) - whether they use good common sense when buying is another issue...
Made it to Friday...
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