WA Farmers are concerned that it will be too hard to breed working dogs under the WA government's new puppy farming legislation, which will require all breeders get approval.
In the world of dog shows the right look is crucial, but it counts for nothing in a stockyard, according to veteran working dog breeder Nigel Armstrong.
"When the opportunity arises they've got a truck dog or a neighbour's dog that is good, they will breed a litter and select one or two pups for themselves and the rest will go to their neighbours or friends or shearers." "I just feel farmers will not be bothered and even some of my colleagues and friends who love working sheep dogs may not be allowed to because of where they live."Local Government Minister David Templeman said the legislation, which has passed Western Australia's lower house, is about making every dog traceable and cracking down on the intensive breeding industry supplying pet shops and private sales.
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