1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puppy Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Additional requirements for dogs in dealer facilities (a) Humane treatment of dogs in dealer facilities Section 13(a) of The Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2143(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) In addition to the requirements under paragraph (2), the standards described in paragraph (1) shall, with respect to dogs in a dealer facility, include requirements— (A) that such dealer facility provide adequate housing for dogs that includes— (i) completely solid flooring; (ii) sufficient indoor space to allow the tallest dog in an enclosure to stand on his or her hind legs without touching the roof of the enclosure; (iii) with respect to dogs over 8 weeks in age, primary enclosures that, with the length of the dog measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, provide at least— (I) 12 square feet of indoor floor space per each dog up to 25 inches long; (II) 20 square feet of indoor floor space per each dog between 25 and 35 inches long; and (III) 30 square feet of indoor floor space per each dog 35 inches and longer; (iv) enclosures that are not stacked or otherwise placed on top of or below another enclosure; and (v) temperature control that— (I) is appropriate for the age, breed, and condition of the dogs in the enclosure; and (II) is between 45 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, when dogs are present in the enclosure; (B) that appropriate and nutritious food be fed at least twice per day, in an amount sufficient to maintain the good health and physical condition of each dog; (C) for continuous access to potable water that is not frozen and is free of feces, algae, and other contaminants be available; (D) for adequate exercise, including— (i) for dogs over the age of 12 weeks, unfettered access from their primary enclosures during daylight hours to an outdoor exercise area that is— (I) at ground-level; (II) a solid surface; (III) enclosed (by a fence or other structure)