Section 122300 Of Article 3. Dog Pedigree Registries From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 105. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 3.
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. For purposes of this article:
(a) "Dog dealer" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation,
or other association that engages in the acquisition of dogs for
retail sale to the public. "Dog dealer" does not include duly
incorporated nonprofit humane societies dedicated to the care of
unwanted animals that make animals available for adoption, whether or
not a fee for the adoption is charged, or pet dealers who do not in
the normal course of business sell dogs, but who sometimes exhibit
dogs for adoption.
(b) "Dog breeder" means any person, firm, partnership,
corporation, or other association that breeds and sells dogs at
wholesale or retail.
(c) "Dog pedigree registry" means any of various private agencies
that serve to keep track of the breed, lineage, physical
characteristics, and historical data regarding dogs that are
registered with the agency.