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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 March 24, 2026. It took effect on February 17, 2026. Comments closed on April 20, 2026.
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What the agency says
We are reopening the comment period for a request for information 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. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-05684
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Request for information; reopening of comment period
- Agency
- Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Published
- March 24, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 17, 2026
- Comments due
- April 20, 2026
- Dates
- The comment period for the request for information published on February 17, 2026 (91 FR 7162-7163) is reopened. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April 20, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. APHIS-2025-1000
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 9 CFR 3
- Pages
- 2
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