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A German Shepherd breeder who was banned from owning dogs for almost a decade after she and her mother were caught neglecting the animals has tried to have the prohibition overturned.

Janine Wallace also attempted to have her convictions quashed, but following multiple appeals, she has been told the relitigation must come to an end, and the original sentence must stand.

Volkerson Kennels, based in Pōkeno, operated commercial kennels for the breeding, showing and sale of German Shepherd dogs.

The dogs were sometimes sold for up to $5000.

Wallace's mother, Barbara Glover, had been breeding the dogs for several ye

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