Rockbridge
Kennel Permit Sought
.A special exception permit for John Kuder and Cynthia Hunter to continue to operate a small commercial kennel for the breeding of Poodles at their residence at 189 Sulphur Springs Road, Natural Bridge, was recommended for approval Dec. 11 by the Rockbridge County Planning Commission.
The breeding operation is confined to the residence. They have just two female Poodles and plan to have one to three litters per year. “We are a preferred breeder on the Good Dog site and we ethically breed and raise our puppies in our home for 8-12 weeks, until they are ready for their forever homes,” wrote Kuder in a letter to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. “All dogs are genetically tested through Embark as well as health tested by a local veterinarian.”
The residence is on an 8.67acre tract in the agricultural and general uses (A-2) district. A kennel is a use by special exception in the A-2 district.
