Looks like the ignorant politicians are going forward with their dog ordinance.... and apparently they are going after hunting dogs as well.
"CIty of Louisville, Kentucky Proposes Strict Limitations on Hunting Dog Ownership

A recently proposed municipal ordinance imposes strict limitations on hunting dog ownership within the city of Louisville, Kentucky.

The ordinance, which unnecessarily burdens hunting dog owners, modifies Section 91 of Louisville city code. Among other restrictions the ordinance prevents a dog owner from tethering a dog during the day.

The proposal also requires anyone who raises a litter of puppies to purchase a $300 animal dealer’s license. The ordinance seeks to also limit the number of dogs able to be owned by a household based upon land size. Depending on the amount of land he or she lives on, a dog owner may be confined to owning just 3 dogs.

The ordinance also imposes an outright ban on the ownership of “dangerous dogs”. The term “dangerous dog” is not well defined, and the Director of the Metro Animal Services would have broad power of interpretation to declare any dog dangerous.

Take Action! Louisville sportsmen should contact their Metro Council member and tell them to vote against this unnecessary and burdensome ordinance. Explain to them that the ordinance is especially burdensome to sportsmen who own multiple dogs or raise puppies for their own use in the field. You can contact your Louisville council member at 502-574-5000."

I have no problem with Louisville Metro imposing some reasonable requirements upon dog ownership and breeding. If you want to keep a large group of dogs or breed dogs, buy a home in outside of the city where the houses are so close to each other. I don't want to be forced to sell my house because some yahoo moves in next door with five or six dogs or a breeding operation. Large groups of dogs require more space than is typically available in a densely populated urban area. I welcome sensible legislation that is well thought out.

Just in case you're wondering, ZOO, I do own a dog and he is licensed.

I can appreciate your perspective, Toast.... but now that the city has annexed the whole county, you have alot of rural areas that fall into this same ruling. I no longer live in Jefferson County, but I have friends that have 5-10 acres who are going to be restricted on the number of dogs, breeding etc.
I sure hope my county does not bite on this trend.
Interesting that folks can ride up and down the street for hours playing their booming radios, rattling windows, kids can whoop and hollar into the wee hours of the morning, but have one dog bark for 5 minutes and you are in trouble....
I am SOOOOO glad I no longer live in Jefferson County.

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Originally posted by ZOO:
I can appreciate your perspective, Toast.... but now that the city has annexed the whole county, you have alot of rural areas that fall into this same ruling. I no longer live in Jefferson County, but I have friends that have 5-10 acres who are going to be restricted on the number of dogs, breeding etc.
I sure hope my county does not bite on this trend.
Interesting that folks can ride up and down the street for hours playing their booming radios, rattling windows, kids can whoop and hollar into the wee hours of the morning, but have one dog bark for 5 minutes and you are in trouble....
I am SOOOOO glad I no longer live in Jefferson County.

My understanding is that the three dog limit will apply only to folks who live on less than 1/4 acres.

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Originally posted by French Toast:

My understanding is that the three dog limit will apply only to folks who live on less than 1/4 acres.

Interesting. I had not read that part.
I find it particularly disturbing that one individual will be responsible for the evaluation of "dangerous dogs" and his word alone may condemn a dog. My experience with animal control has been that they do not know a beagle from a coon hound and I am skeptical of their ability to identify a dangerous dog as well.
Another example of our rights being compromised because we choose to not enforce the laws that are already on the books.