Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association -- MPDBA
Dedicated to Purebred Dogs and Responsible Dog Ownership
established 1970
Legislation update!
Several bills are currently in committee in the MN House of Representatives and the Senate. It is time to call and write your representative your senator and those on the various committees to let them know of your opposition to the Dog and Cat Breeder bill. As reputable breeders we are opposed to this bill as unnecessary and costly. It also will hurt the hobby breeder more than do any cleaning up of "puppy mills" The other two bills of concern are the dangerous dog bill and the fighting dog bill. Although we certainly are in favor of and control of dangerous dogs, and abhor dog fighting, both of these bills are flawed.
For current updates and timely information on these and other bills, plus links to find your senator/rep
Currently posted:
Schedules from our just completed 2007 State Fair
Schedule of demonstrations
Breeds on exhibit at the Fair 2007
Current Breeder's Directory Listing -- now posted are the 2007-2008 members by breed
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Now completed:
The section that will list our member clubs, obedience and training schools and commercial members. This includes a variety of specialty clubs (those for one breed), all-breed clubs, obedience training including flyball and agility, groomers, pet supplies and more.
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And, coming soon, information pages on
How to find a Reputable breeder
Why and why not to breed
MN state statutes
puppy/kitten Lemon law
dangerous dog law
Current legislative concerns
Our code of ethics, how to join our organization and more
Page created August 24, 2007
Last updated Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Check back often for further updates and meeting information.
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MEETINGS
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Monthly board meetingsare held on the third Wednesday of most months at various locations and are open to all.
Next meeting: is scheduled for March 19 and
April 16
Location: Minnesota State Fair Grounds
Near the bandshell, across from Administrations
Time: 7 PM
Please remember: NO DOGS allowed in this State Fair building.
For Free information on dogs, breed selection and reputable breeders, contact MPDBA
Phone number: 952-881-9498
MPDBA Objectives
1. To protect and advance the interest of purebred dogs, through the continued improvement of conformation, soundness and temperament according to the AKC standard in all breeds.
2. To foster good and direct communication between dog breeders and the buying public
3. To foster the advance of high ethical standards among breeders and the use of uniform procedures and MPDBA sales contract in offering puppies for sale
4. To promote educational and informational exchange among breeders, and to assist them in providing the public with good and sound purebred puppies
5. To provide means of informing the public about the standards for purebred dogs, the ways of protecting their investment
6. To collaborate and cooperate with various breed and all-breed clubs in the area of pursuing these objectives
7. To initiate and support the enactment of legislation for protection of dogs, their breeders and owners
8. To engage in legislative public relations and educational programs necessary to the protection of the breeding and exhibiting of purebred dogs as non-commercial ventures.
You can buy a sound, healthy registered purebred puppy from a qualified MPDBA breeder that guarantees all puppies they sell. They breed toward the accepted standard, for soundness and temperament because their reputations are based on the quality of their puppies and the satisfaction of you--the buyer.
There are over 150 breeds registered with the American Kennel Club, (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC) and other registries from other countries. Each breed is different. Deal direct, avoid going through any middle party. Before buying a puppy, talk with the person qualified to "show and tell" you about the breed you want--the Breeder!
