• No human socialization with the kennel dogs or the puppies
• No exercise (kennels with a designation of K-1 through K-5 must provide a written, veterinarian approved exercise plan)
• No resting periods between litters — there are no limitations on the number of litters a female can produce
• No minimum age before a dog starts breeding
• No running water at all kennel locations
• No heat or other environmental temperature controls
• No solid surfaces or solid resting areas in the cage. Cages can have open mesh/wire floors where dogs spend their entire lives.
• No prenatal feeding requirements
• No physical examination of dogs during inspections
• No monitoring of genetic defects
• No requirements for disposal of dog waste
• Cages can be cleaned while occupied by the dogs
• No acceptable form of euthanasia — only "commercial kennels" must have a veterinarian euthanize their dogs
• A dog to live its entire life tethered by a chain

In 2008, Pennsylvania licensed 1,538 commercial kennels. Of the 1,538 licensed kennels, 249 were K-5 licensed to have greater than 251 breeding dogs. The total number of dogs kept in Pennsylvania breeding facilities was 134,317. Lancaster County had 256 commercial kennels and 84 or 33% are K-5 with over 251 dogs. There were 35,374 dogs kept in Lancaster County breeding facilities.