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Standards for the Care of Breeding Female Dogs and Exercise and Socialization of Dogs
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 17, 2026. Comments closed on March 19, 2026.
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What the agency says
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 Information obtained from public comments will help identify outdated standards, new science, and stakeholder interest.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-03077
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Request for information (RFI)
- Agency
- Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Published
- February 17, 2026
- Comments due
- March 19, 2026
- Dates
- We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 19, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. APHIS-2025-1000
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 9 CFR 3
- Pages
- 2
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