I hate government interference in my life as much as anyone but, here's another side to the spay/neuter laws that's worth considering. My county passed a law several years ago requiring the licensing of all dogs, the neutering of all non show or non registered breeder's dogs that was very unpopular with just about everyone including me. Just recently, there was a story in our local paper stating that the shelters in the county have reported a dramatic decline in animals being turned in and euthanized since the law went into effect. Something along the lines of a 18% decline in just two years. That's good. Very good. It means BYB's are being put out of business and there's fewer unwanted dogs. We have AKC show dogs and pets as well and we comply with the law despite it being a financial burden and a pain in the ass. The benefits appear to out weigh the hassles at this point. Just saying this isn't all bad if it saves dogs.