Rule 901:1-6-07 | Recordkeeping and identification.
(A) All adult dogs or puppies six months of age or older in the possession of a high volume breeder shall be identified by either:
(1) A permanent implanted identification microchip using either 125.0 kHz, 128.0 kHz, or 134.2 kHz frequencies; or
(2) A collar affixed around the dog's neck with a tag made of metal or aluminum that contains the following engraved, stamped, or imprinted information:
(a) The individual dog's number; and
(b) The Ohio high volume breeder license number.
(3) Tag numbers cannot be reused within a five-year period past the date the dog left the facility.
(B) No high volume dog breeder shall display, offer for sale, deliver, barter, auction, broker, give away, transfer, or sell any dog that does not have a permanent implanted identification microchip using either 125.0 kHz, 128.0 kHz, or 134.2 kHz frequencies.
(C) Records of adult dog and puppy movement from the premises of high volume breeder and dog broker licensees shall identify the following information:
(1) Date of disposition;
(2) Name, mailing address, and residence address of seller;
The residence address of the adult dog or puppy if different from the seller's residence address;
(3) Name, mailing address, and residence address of buyer or receiver;
The residence address of the adult dog or puppy if different from the buyer or receiver's residence address;
(4) The following information for each adult dog or puppy moved:
(a) The permanent implanted identification microchip number;
(b) Sex;
(c) Date of birth;
(d) Breed; and
(e) Description of the adult dogs, may include color, distinctive marks, hair, tail, etc.
(D) A United States department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service form number 7006 may be utilized to complete the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule.
(E) Accurate and complete records shall be separately maintained by the licensee and shall be made available to an inspector of the Ohio department of agriculture upon request. The records contain:
(1) An accurate description of the adult dog or puppy six months of age or older including but not limited to the breed, color, and gender;
(2) The official identification as provided for in paragraph (A) of this rule;
(3) Where, from whom, and when the adult dog or puppy six months of age or older was obtained;
(4) The date of birth of the adult dog or puppy six months of age or older;
(5) A document signed by the attending veterinarian approving the use of outdoor housing facilities, if applicable, as required by rule 901:1-6-02 of the Administrative Code;
(6) Records showing that the socialization and exercise requirements in rule 901:1-6-03 of the Administrative Code have been met;
(7) Records showing that the food and water requirements in rule 901:1-6-04 of the Administrative Code have been met;
(8) A copy of the physical examination performed on each dog by the attending veterinarian as required by paragraph (B) of rule 901:1-6-05 of the Administrative Code; the physical examination will include the dog's official ID and date the exam was performed.
(9) A copy of the physical examination performed on each breeding female by the attending veterinarian as required for breeding females by paragraph (E) of rule 901:1-6-05 of the Administrative Code; the physical examination will include the dog's official ID and date the exam was performed.
(10) Corrective measures under veterinary guidance for any conditions found in paragraph (C) of rule 901:1-6-05 of the Administrative Code have been documented.
(11) Proof that attending veterinarian visited the housing facility at least once in a calendar year as required by paragraph (B) of rule 901:1-6-05 of the Administrative Code.
(12) A copy of the brucella canis test results as required by paragraph (B)(3)(e) of rule 901:1-6-05 of the Administrative Code.
(F) Records required by paragraphs (C), (D) and (E) of this rule shall be:
(1) Kept at the facility at which the adult dog or puppy is housed; and,
(2) Retained for one year past the date the adult dog or puppy has left the facility.
(G) Records of veterinary care for each dog and puppy kept, housed, and maintained by the high volume breeder are required to be kept at the facility at which the dog or puppy is housed for three years after the care is provided by a veterinarian.
Last updated January 3, 2023 at 8:43 AM
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