Traveling with a de-barked dog
I am absolutely against debarking dogs. That said, I have a rescue dog who was de-barked years before I got him. He has a lot of scar tissue in his throat. His airway gets blocked if he lays flat...
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Even in a jurisdiction where de-barking is illegal, owning a de-barked dog would not be illegal. Think jurisdictions that prohibit docking tails or cropping ears... does not make owning of such dogs illegal.
As a side note. The next County over (Prince George, MD) banned the ownership of "pit bulls." Their definition included American Stafford Terriers - the quintessential "pit bull!" Having a 'pit bull" in a Motor Home or Motel Room would be a violation.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) cancelled all All-Breed Shows in that County as the County had banned one of the competing breeds. Lots and lots of money lost.
I no longer exhibit/breed my (English) Bulldogs, but I believe the ban still exists in spite of the financial pressure.
As a side note. The next County over (Prince George, MD) banned the ownership of "pit bulls." Their definition included American Stafford Terriers - the quintessential "pit bull!" Having a 'pit bull" in a Motor Home or Motel Room would be a violation.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) cancelled all All-Breed Shows in that County as the County had banned one of the competing breeds. Lots and lots of money lost.
I no longer exhibit/breed my (English) Bulldogs, but I believe the ban still exists in spite of the financial pressure.
