The Puppy Protection Act of 2025 strengthens federal animal welfare rules by adding detailed standards for how dog dealers must house, feed, exercise, and care for dogs. The requirements include providing solid flooring and adequate indoor space (ranging from 12 to 30 square feet depending on dog size), maintaining temperatures between 45 and 85 degrees, offering twice-daily meals and constant access to clean water, and ensuring at least 30 minutes of daily socialization with humans. The bill also mandates outdoor exercise areas for dogs over 12 weeks old, regular veterinary care including annual exams and vaccinations, and safe breeding practices—such as limiting female dogs to no more than two litters per 25 months and preventing breeding of small-breed females under 18 months or over 9 years old. The legislation affects dog breeders and dealers who sell dogs commercially and requires the Department of Agriculture to issue detailed regulations implementing these standards within 18 months of the law's enactment. No specific federal funding amount is listed in the bill text.
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