Dogs with long coats
tend to be very soft which is an incorrect coat texture (short coat
dogs can also be soft and many -though not all- of these are found to
carry the long coat gene).
The coat length can vary between barely heavier than average (and
discernable ONLY by DNA test!) to Show
Golden Retriever or even Newfoundland length.
The length of a dog's
breeches/pants, neck ruff or belly hair is not a good indicator of
carrier status because many lines of normal heavier coated dogs that
are clear of the long coat gene entirely can have longer hair in these
areas.
There is a DNA test
for this coat and the
results will be clear, carrier or affected. Two clears cannot produce a
long coat and as this is a pure uncomplicated recessive gene it takes
two dogs with
the gene (either carrier or affected) to produce it.
90+% of all Rottweilers with long coat
genes have the L1 variant and MANY DNA labs ONLY test Rottweilers for
that variant.
HOWEVER, a VERY VERY small % of
Rottweilers have one of the other variants L2, L3, L4, L5
Dogs tested by laboratories that only
test for the L1 variant can test clear of long coat genes and still
produce coated pups!
Here are two images of full brothers from
a Sire that is a long carrier S/L1 out of a female that was tested by
TWO different POPULAR laboratories as S/S (long clear sometimes also
shown as N/N). Her owner persisted and retested the female through UC
Davis who DOES test for all 5 variants and the female is actually S/L2
IT IS IMPORTANT that you test your
breeding dogs through a laboratory that tests for all 5 variants, like
U.C. Davis does.
* Affected dogs will have 2 long coat
genes.
Long coat is a TOTALLY
separate gene from the wire and a dog CAN have BOTH genes!
The proper
Rottweiler coat is coarse/hard (as described from the very first breed
standard) and the wire coat gene plays a very
important role in this. Many dogs carry this gene and the more shed out
a dog is the easier this is to feel in the BODY coat. The BODY coat
gene is related to the face/chest/leg/foot furnishing gene but appears
to be separate- meaning a dog can have a proper hard coat and no
furnishing gene OR can have a soft incorrect coat and the furnishing
gene OR have both a proper hard coat and the furnishing gene!
Historically, the
presence of a slight beard, and/or "wire coat" at the brow, mouth line
or mouth corner has been thought to be an indicator of proper hard coat
and MANY famous historic Rottweilers either actually had a slight beard
(Ives v Eulenspeigel for just one example) or were known to throw them
(Dack vd Meirei is one). This can in fact be true as
both the proper hard, wire like but flat, body coat and the
face/chest/leg/foot wire coat ("furnishings") are quite often combined
together. Sometimes too though the "furnishings" are so very light that
they are visually unseen or the dog simply does not visually have them.
There is also a very
uncommon "full" or "extreme" wire coated Rottweiler. This dog has the
hard, coarse coat but it is not a proper flat coat. It stands off the
body (a little or a lot). It may or may not have grey (salt)
hairs scattered. This is accompanied by full furnishings (furnishings
appear in one or more of these locations: beard,
mouth line/mouth corners, near canines, above eyes at brows, nose
bridge near eye corners, under eye, cheeks, chest, feet, toes, backs of
legs), although they may vary in length with some full wires
having quite long
furnishings and in some other's the furnishings are longer in some
areas of the body while
barely
seen in other areas.
IF a dog will
be
bearded or have other visible furnishings, it usually does not appear
until 5-6 months of age. The wire furnishing
gene can be all but invisible, Or the
dog can have a slight , moderate or heavy furnishings in 1 or more
locations.
In general the
"theory" that red/tan (and maybe blue/tan) Rottweilers
"could" exist sounds valid. because Rottweilers and Greater Swiss
Mountain
Dogs are very
closely related and blue/tan and red/tan occurs with frequency in a few
lines of GSMD. HOWEVER the reality is that since the mid 1900's the
Rottweiler has been bred solely for black/tan discarding all other base
colors including wolf sable and brindle. That said it is "possible"
that some older
lines "could" harbor the recessive blue/tan or red/tan (but NOT wolf
sable or brindle
as they are a dominant) , however it is HIGHLY unlikly.
Unless there
is DNA proof (DNA parentage NOT Embark type test) of *the parentage of
the litter AND *the parent's parents AND *parent's grandparents, then
the pups are more likely mixes between Rottweilers and Doberman or
other
breed where those recessive colors are far more common.
In almost 40
years in the breed dealing with both US and Euro/import lines I can
tell you that I have seen/heard of exactly FOUR supposed purebred
red/tan,
ONE blue/tan and one black pigmented white. That is it, AND all were
before DNA parentage was commonplace so there's still doubt!
Dogs affected with
Vitiligo are NOT blue merle.
Dogs with vitiligo (as
in humans) have an
autoimmune disorder that affecteds the pigment cells.
- When purchasing a new dog or
puppy, make sure you and the person you are obtaining this dog/puppy
from follows the laws, even if the dog/puppy is free or a gift.
- If obtaining the dog/puppy from
someone (breeder OR individual) within your own state, then make sure
you know what laws your state has regarding such transfers.
- If obtaining the dog/puppy from
an animal shelter, make sure you know where the dog/puppy originated
from as in many cases dogs/puppies that originate from another state
have different paperwork requirements and different health risk
exposures than those originating from inside your state.
- If obtaining the dog/puppy from
a rescue group, again make sure you know where the dog/puppy originated
(for the reasons above) AND make sure the rescue group is properly
licensed in the state it is based in.
- If
obtaining the dog/puppy from
OUTSIDE your state (breeder, individual, shelter or rescue group), make
sure you know the laws of your state regarding bringing dogs cross the
state line (importation to your state). Additionally new Federal laws
require USDA licensing for SOME breeders of puppies bought sight
unseen/shipped among other new Interstate regulations. (the regulations
are complex, but in general if the breeder has 4 or less intact females
and the litter was born there no license usually required. If you
want to wade through them see APHIS USDA
Rules)
- If obtaining the dog/puppy from
OUTSIDE the U.S. make sure you know BOTH the laws of your state
regarding the importation of a dog/puppy AND know the Federal laws
regarding importing a dog/pupy from another Country. The FEDERAL laws
changed in August 2014 making this more complex!
Below is an abbreviated law overview for the state of New
Hampshire as well as some links for puppies/dogs originating from
outside the U.S (including those from Canada).
NH RSAs referred to below can be read at http://www.agriculture.nh.gov/laws-rules/index.htm#animalindustry
more links below the RSA's
TITLE XL
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CHAPTER 437
SALE OF PETS AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS
Transfer of Animals and Birds
Section 437:1
437:1 Definitions. –
In this subdivision:
I. "
Animal shelter facility " means a facility, including the building and
the immediate surrounding area, which is used to house or contain
animals and which is owned or leased, operated and maintained by a duly
incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the
prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization
devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals, and
also a public pound for the housing of strays or a pound operated by
any person, excluding veterinarians, who contracts with a municipality
to serve that function.
II. [Repealed.]
III. " Commissioner " means the
commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food.
IV. " Pet vendor " means any person, firm,
corporation, or other entity that transfers 30 or more dogs, 30 or more
cats, 30 or more ferrets, or 50 or more birds, live animals or birds
customarily used as household pets to the public, with or without a fee
or donation required, and whether or not a physical facility is owned
by the licensee in New Hampshire, when transfer to the final owner
occurs within New Hampshire, between January 1 and December 31 of each
year. Pet vendor also means any person, firm, corporation, or other
entity that transfers amphibians, reptiles, fish, or small mammals
customarily used as household pets to the public in quantities set in
rules adopted by the department, with or without a fee or donation
required, and whether or not a physical facility is owned by the
licensee in New Hampshire between January 1 and December 31 of each
year. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter or affect
the municipal zoning regulations that a pet vendor shall conform with
under RSA 437:3.
V. " Transfer " means transfer of
ownership of live animals or birds from any person, firm, corporation,
or other entity to a member of the public.
Source. 2017, 156:233, eff. July 1, 2017.
2019, 346:297, 302, eff. July 1, 2019. 2021, 214:1, eff. Oct. 16, 2021;
215:1, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.
Section 437:2
437:2
Declaration of Policy. – This
subdivision establishes standards for the regulation of animal health
that are consistent with the pattern established throughout statute by
the general court. Animal health regulation shall focus either on those
conditions that pose a threat to public health or that would require
regulatory intervention to protect the economy of the state, or both.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017.
Section 437:3
437:3
Requirements. –
No
pet vendor shall transfer animals or birds without a license. A pet
vendor shall apply to the commissioner for a license, giving such
information as the commissioner shall require. A pet vendor that
transfers more than 50 or more dogs, 50 or more cats, 50 or more
ferrets, or 50 or more birds shall include proof that the zoning
enforcement official of the municipality wherein any facility is to be
maintained has certified that the facility conforms to the municipal
zoning regulations in his or her application. The application shall be
accompanied by a non-refundable $200 fee. All licenses shall expire on
June 30 of each year and be subject to renewal upon submission of a new
application. No licenses shall be transferable. A pet vendor licensed
under this subdivision shall:
I.
Maintain in a clean and sanitary condition all premises, buildings, and
other enclosures used in the business of dealing in live animals or
birds customarily used as household pets.
II.
Submit premises, buildings and other enclosures to unannounced
inspection by department employees or local animal control, law
enforcement, or health officials at reasonable times.
III.
Maintain, subject to inspection by the commissioner, his or her agent,
local officials, law enforcement, or any member of the public, a proper
record in which all live animals or birds customarily used as household
pets obtained or transferred shall be listed, giving the breed, date
the animal was obtained and transferred, and from whom the animal or
bird was obtained and to whom the animal was transferred. Such record
shall also show the microchip, leg band, or tattoo number of each
animal or bird, where applicable. Animals or birds that do not bear
such identification shall be identified by recording markings, a
physical description and any other information as the commissioner
deems necessary to identify such animals or birds.
IV.
Keep records of all animals or birds intended for transfer indicating
identification, point of origin, and recipient, and shall submit said
records to the commissioner upon request.
V.
Abide by such other rules as the commissioner may adopt to control
disease.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 215:3, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.
Section 437:4
437:4
Refusal to Issue; Revocation of License. –
The
commissioner, after notice to the licensee and opportunity for hearing,
as set forth in the rules adopted under RSA 437:9, may deny an
application, or suspend or revoke a license for any of the following
reasons:
I.
The applicant or licensee violated the statutes of the state of New
Hampshire or of the United States or any rule adopted by the
commissioner pursuant to this chapter;
II.
The applicant made false or misleading statements in his or her
application for a license;
III.
The licensee knowingly transferred any animal affected with a
communicable disease except as allowed under RSA 437:5 and RSA 437:8,
II;
IV.
The licensee ceased to operate the business for which the license was
issued; or
V.
The applicant or licensee held any similar license issued in another
jurisdiction which was revoked or suspended by that jurisdiction as a
result of engaging in conduct prohibited by RSA 437 during the
preceding 5 years.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 215:4, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.
Section 437:5
437:5
Prohibition. – No
licensee under this subdivision shall transfer, other than to a
qualified veterinarian or licensed animal shelter facility, any maimed,
sick, or diseased animal or bird other than as permitted under RSA
437:8, II nor shall any licensee treat inhumanely any animal or bird in
his or her care or possession or under his or her control.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017.
Section 437:6
437:6
Health Management; Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. –
I.
Medical treatment and use of controlled drugs on any animal or bird
under the care or possession or under the control of any licensee other
than a veterinarian may be administered only under the direction and
supervision of a veterinarian for the purposes of this subdivision.
II.
Within 14 days of transfer, the transferee of a dog, cat, or ferret
from a licensee may have the dog, cat, or ferret examined by a licensed
veterinarian selected by the transferee and, unless said examination
indicates the dog, cat, or ferret to be free of disease, the transferee
shall be entitled to substitution or, at the transferee's option, a
full refund of the purchase price of the dog, cat, or ferret, if
applicable, upon return of the dog, cat, or ferret to the licensee
within 2 business days of said examination, accompanied by the
veterinarian's statement that the animal is not free of disease.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017.
Section 437:7
437:7
Exceptions.
I.
The license provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to breeders
of dogs or cats that do not meet the definition of pet vendor in RSA
437:1, veterinarians, or the transfer of livestock or poultry.
II.
(a) A person who has previously not met the requirements for licensure
as a pet vendor but who intends to transfer more than 30 dogs or 30
cats in a year may apply to the commissioner for an exemption from
licensure as a pet vendor if he or she meets the following criteria:
(1)
The person has transferred fewer than 30 dogs or 30 cats annually in
the previous 4 12-month periods beginning January 1 and running through
the following December 31; and
(2)
The person has not been required to register as a pet vendor in the
previous 4 12-month periods beginning January 1 and running through the
following December 31.
(b)
The commissioner shall make a determination on such exemption within 15
days of its submission. Such exemption shall expire on the June 30
following its issuance.
(c)
A person exempt from licensure as a pet vendor under this paragraph may
transfer no more than 15 dogs or 15 cats in addition to the 30 dog or
30 cat limit in subparagraph (a) within the period his or her exemption
is valid.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2019, 346:298, eff. July 1, 2019. 2021,
215:2, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.
Section 437:8
[RSA
437:8 effective until 90 days after certification that the animal
records database is operational; see also RSA 437:8 effective 90 days
after certification that the animal records database is operational ,
set out below.]
437:8 Health Certificates for Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. –
I.
For purposes of this chapter, an official health certificate means a
certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian, containing the name and
address of the entity transferring ownership of the dog, cat, or
ferret, the age, gender, breed, microchip number, tattoo number, ear
tag number, or physical description of the dog, cat, or ferret, and the
certification of the veterinarian that the dog, cat, or ferret is free
from evidence of communicable diseases or internal or external
parasites. A list of all vaccines and medication administered to the
dog, cat, or ferret shall be included on or attached to the certificate.
II.
The original of the official health certificate accompanying the dog,
cat, or ferret offered for transfer by a licensee shall be kept on the
premises where dogs, cats, and ferrets are displayed, and made
available for inspection by the department, local officials, or a
member of the public upon request up to one year after the animal has
left the facility. The public shall be informed of their right to
inspect the health certificate for each dog, cat, or ferret by a sign
prominently displayed in the area where dogs, cats, or ferrets are
displayed. Upon transfer of a dog, cat, or ferret, that animal's health
certificate shall be given to the transferee in addition to any other
documents which are customarily delivered to the transferee. The
transferee may accept a dog, cat, or ferret that has a noncontagious
illness, or feline leukemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus,
which has caused it to fail its examination by a licensed veterinarian
for an official health certificate. The transferee shall sign a waiver
that indicates the transferee has knowledge of such dog, cat, or
ferret's noncontagious medical condition and then submit such waiver to
the licensee who shall send a copy to the state veterinarian.
III.
No person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall ship or bring into
the state of New Hampshire, to offer for transfer in the state of New
Hampshire, any cat, dog, or ferret less than 8 weeks of age. No person,
firm, corporation, or other entity shall offer for transfer any cat,
dog, or ferret less than 8 weeks of age.
IV.
Once a dog, cat, or ferret intended for transfer has entered the state,
it shall be held at least 48 hours at a facility licensed under RSA 437
or at a facility operated by a licensed veterinarian separated from
other animals on the premises before being offered for transfer.
V.
Animal shelter facilities, as defined in RSA 437:1, I, are exempt from
the requirements of this section relative to transferring dogs, cats,
and ferrets except that:
(a)
All dogs, cats, or ferrets transferred out of an animal shelter
facility shall have a form of positive identification, including, but
not limited to a tattoo, collar, microchip, ear tag, or any other
permanent form of identification approved by the commissioner.
(b)
All dogs, cats, or ferrets 3 months of age or older shall be vaccinated
against rabies in accordance with RSA 436:100 before transfer, if proof
of rabies vaccination is not available.
(c)
All animal shelter facilities shall have on premises a microchip
scanner and shall maintain a file of recognized pet retrieval agencies,
including but not limited to national tattoo or microchip registries.
(d)
Where an owner is not known, all animal shelter facilities shall
inspect for tattoos, ear tags, or other permanent forms of positive
identification and shall scan for a microchip upon admission of an
unclaimed or abandoned animal as defined in RSA 437:18, IV and prior to
transferring ownership of an unclaimed or abandoned animal. Registered
owners or agents shall be contacted as soon as possible, not to exceed
72 hours, and alerted that the animal has been taken in and is
available to be reclaimed.
(e)
If listed owners or agents cannot be located or refuse to reclaim
possession of the animal, every effort shall be made to contact the
secondary owner listed by microchip registries as soon as possible, not
to exceed 72 hours.
(f)
No animal shelter shall transfer any dog, cat, or ferret that is
received from outside of the state without an official health
certificate and until the quarantine requirements in RSA 437:8, IV have
been met.
VI.
No dog, cat, or ferret shall be offered for transfer by a licensee or
by any individual without first being protected against infectious
diseases using a vaccine approved by the state veterinarian. No dog,
cat, or ferret shall be offered for transfer by a licensee or by any
individual unless accompanied by an official health certificate issued
by a licensed veterinarian. No transfer shall occur unless the
transferred animal is accompanied by a health certificate issued within
the prior 14 days. The certificate shall be in triplicate, one copy of
which shall be retained by the signing veterinarian, one copy of which
shall be for the licensee's records, and one copy of which shall be
given to the transferee upon transfer as provided in paragraph III. If
an official health certificate is produced, it shall be prima facie
evidence of transfer. The signing veterinarian shall provide a copy of
the health certificate to the department of agriculture, markets, and
food upon request.
[RSA 437:8 effective 90 days after certification that the animal
records database is operational; see also RSA 437:8 effective until 90
days after certification that the animal records database is
operational , set out above.]
437:8 Health Certificates for Dogs, Cats, and
Ferrets. –
I. For purposes of this
chapter, an official certificate of transfer means an electronic record
electronically submitted to the animal records database by a licensed
veterinarian, containing the name and address of the entity
transferring ownership of the dog, cat, or ferret, the age, gender,
breed, microchip number, tattoo number, ear tag number, or physical
description of the dog, cat, or ferret, and the certification by the
veterinarian that the dog, cat, or ferret is free from evidence of
communicable diseases or internal or external parasites. A list of all
vaccines and medication administered to the dog, cat, or ferret shall
be included in or attached to the certificate. An official certificate
of transfer is distinct from a federal certificate of veterinary
inspection and is not interchangeable with a certificate of veterinary
inspection.
II. The electronically submitted certificate of transfer shall be
considered the official certificate of transfer. A copy of the
certificate of transfer of the dog, cat, or ferret offered for transfer
by a licensee shall be kept on the premises where dogs, cats, and
ferrets are displayed, and made available for inspection by the
department, local officials, or a member of the public upon request up
to one year after the animal has left the facility. The public shall be
informed of their right to inspect a copy of the certificate of
transfer for each dog, cat, or ferret offered for transfer by a sign
prominently displayed in the area where dogs, cats, or ferrets are
displayed. Upon transfer of a dog, cat, or ferret, a copy of that
animal's certificate of transfer shall be given to the transferee in
addition to any other documents which are customarily delivered to the
transferee.
III. For purposes of this chapter, an official certificate of transfer
waiver means an electronic record electronically submitted to the
animal records database provided in lieu of an official certificate of
transfer for a dog, cat, or ferret that has failed the examination for
an official certificate of transfer because of a non-contagious
illness, feline leukemia, or feline immunodeficiency virus. The waiver
shall contain the name and address of the entity transferring ownership
of the dog, cat, or ferret; the age, gender, breed, microchip number,
tattoo number, ear tag number, or physical description of the dog, cat,
or ferret; the reason for failure of the examination for the official
certificate of transfer; and the signature of the transferee indicating
that the transferee has knowledge of the dog's, cat's, or ferret's
non-contagious medical condition. A list of all vaccines and medication
administered to the dog, cat, or ferret shall be included in or
attached to the certificate of transfer waiver. The waiver shall be
submitted electronically to the animal records database by a New
Hampshire licensed veterinarian.
IV. No person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall ship or bring
into the state of New Hampshire, to offer for transfer in the state of
New Hampshire, any cat, dog, or ferret less than 8 weeks of age. No
person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall offer for transfer any
cat, dog, or ferret less than 8 weeks of age.
V. Once a dog, cat, or ferret intended for transfer has entered the
state, it shall be held at least 48 hours at a facility licensed under
RSA 437 or at a facility operated by a licensed veterinarian separated
from other animals on the premises before being offered for transfer.
VI. No animal shelter shall transfer any dog, cat or ferret that is
received from outside of the state until the quarantine requirements in
437:8, V have been met and without an official transfer certificate.
Animal shelter facilities, as defined in RSA 437:1, I, are exempt from
the requirements of this section relative to transferring dogs, cats,
and ferrets except that:
(a) All animal shelter facilities shall have on premises a microchip
scanner and shall maintain a file of recognized pet retrieval agencies,
including but not limited to national tattoo or microchip registries.
(b) Where an owner is not known, all animal shelter facilities shall
inspect for tattoos, ear tags, or other permanent forms of positive
identification and shall scan for a microchip upon admission of an
unclaimed or abandoned animal as defined in RSA 437:18, IV and prior to
transferring ownership of an unclaimed or abandoned animal.
VII. No dog, cat, or ferret shall be offered for transfer by a licensee
or by any individual without first being protected against infectious
diseases using vaccines approved by the state veterinarian. No dog,
cat, or ferret shall be offered for transfer by a licensee or by any
individual unless accompanied by a copy of the official certificate of
transfer or official certificate of transfer waiver issued by a
licensed veterinarian within the prior 14 days. No transfer shall occur
unless the transferred animal is accompanied by a copy of the official
certificate of transfer or official certificate of transfer waiver. The
official certificate of transfer or official certificate of transfer
waiver shall reside in the animal records database. Copies shall be
provided to the veterinarian, transferor, and the transferee, who shall
retain copies for their records. The transferor shall retain a copy for
his or her records. If an official certificate of transfer or official
certificate of transfer waiver is produced, it shall be prima facie
evidence of transfer.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2018, 175:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2018. 2019,
306:11, eff. Jan. 1, 2020; 346:299, eff. July 1, 2019. 2021, 91:303;
214:2, eff. Oct. 16, 2021.
Section 437:8-a
437:8-a
Animal Records Database Established. –
I.
The department of agriculture, markets, and food shall design,
establish, and contract with a third party for the implementation and
operation of an electronic system to facilitate the handling of animal
records.
II.
The department shall maintain a reporting system capable of receiving
electronically transmitted records from veterinarians. The commissioner
shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A to govern methods of obtaining,
compiling, and maintaining such information he or she deems necessary
to manage such database including procedures for providing authorized
access. The commissioner shall also ensure that the database is secure
from unauthorized access or use.
III.
The commissioner may issue a waiver to a veterinarian who is unable to
submit information by electronic means. Such waiver may permit the
veterinarian to submit information by paper form or other means,
provided all information required by RSA 437:8 is submitted in this
alternative format and within the established time limit.
IV.
The commissioner may grant a reasonable extension to a veterinarian who
is unable, for good cause, to submit all the information required by
RSA 437:8 within the established time limits. Any veterinarian who in
good faith reports to the program as required by RSA 437:8 shall be
immune from any civil or criminal liability as the result of such good
faith reporting.
V.
There is established a nonlapsing fund to be known as the animal
records database fund in the department of agriculture, markets, and
food which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds.
All moneys in the animal records database fund shall be nonlapsing and
continually appropriated to the commissioner, and except as otherwise
provided in law, shall be used for the purpose of administering and
maintaining the animal records database established in this section.
The database fund shall draw moneys only from grants and appropriations.
VI.
Notwithstanding paragraph V, the fund shall be initiated by transfers
from the agricultural product and scale testing fund established under
RSA 435:20, IV, as provided in RSA 435:20, V.
Source. 2021,
91:302, eff. June 25, 2021.
Section 437:8-b
437:8-b
Confidentiality. –
I.
Information submitted to the animal records database is exempt from
public disclosure, and shall not be subject to discovery, subpoena, or
other means of legal compulsion for release. Disclosure to local,
state, and federal officials is not public disclosure. This exemption
shall not affect the disclosure of information used in official local,
state, or federal animal health investigations or pet vendor license
investigations under this chapter. Database records, information, or
lists may be made available pursuant to a court order on a case-by-case
basis. Any information, record, or list received pursuant to this
paragraph shall not be transferred or otherwise made available to any
other person or listed entity not authorized under this paragraph.
II.
The department shall establish and maintain procedures to ensure the
privacy and confidentiality of animal and animal owner information.
III.
The department may use and release information and reports from the
program for program analysis and evaluation, statistical analysis,
public research, public policy, and educational purposes, provided that
the data are aggregated or otherwise de-identified.
IV.
No animal records database records, information, or lists shall be
sold, rented, transferred, or otherwise made available in whole or in
part, in any form or format, directly or indirectly, to another person.
V.
Certificates of transfer shall be removed from the animal records
database after 4 years.
VI.
Any person who knowingly accesses, alters, destroys, publishes, or
discloses animal records database information except as authorized in
this section or attempts to obtain such information by fraud, deceit,
misrepresentation, or subterfuge shall be guilty of a class B felony.
VII.
Nothing in this section shall limit the right of a person damaged by a
violation to pursue any other appropriate cause of action.
Source. 2021,
91:302, eff. June 25, 2021.
Section 437:9
437:9
Rulemaking Authority. –
The
commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. The information required from an applicant for a license as a pet
vendor;
II. The health and sanitation standards to effectuate the purposes of
this subdivision;
III.
Information required to be maintained in records of pet vendors
regarding identifying features of animals or birds obtained and
transferred;
IV. Notice and hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation of a
license;
V. Setting limits for reasonable daily boarding and care costs for
animals confiscated under RSA 644:8, IV.
VI. Any other matter the commissioner may deem necessary to carry out
the provisions of this subdivision.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017.
2019, 306:12, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
Section 437:10
437:10
Penalty. –
I. Any person who transfers ownership of a live dog, cat, or ferret
without an official certificate of transfer or any pet vendor who
transfers live animals or birds customarily used as household pets in
this state without having a license to do so as required by this
chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to an
administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000
for each violation.
II. In addition to the penalty under paragraph I, any pet vendor who
violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or rule adopted
under it may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the
commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
Source. 2017,
156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2022, 225:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
- If you are a rescue group
operating in N.H. you must be licensed, even if your facility is not in
N.H. (RSA#437:1)
- see also this page for more rules regarding licensed
organizations, breeders, store and rescues
- If YOU are importing a puppy
from another Country be aware that the rules have changed and unless
from a "Rabies free" Country the puppy has to have a rabies vaccine at
12 or more weeks old and cannot be shipped to the U.S. until 30 days
post vaccination (along with the usual health certificate rules etc).
Puppies from Rabies free countries have to be at least 8 weeks old. https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html
- IF YOU are adopting or buying a
puppy from a shelter, group, broker, breeder etc here in the U.S. That
imported the puppy from outside the U.S. then the puppy has to be at
least 6 months old, be rabies vaccinated at least 30 days prior to
importation (along with the usual health certificate, vaccine etc
requirements) https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/18/2014-19515/animal-welfare-importation-of-live-dogs
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