{"id":10006,"date":"2023-06-16T10:27:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T10:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=10006"},"modified":"2023-10-10T09:41:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T09:41:37","slug":"dog-breeder-licencing-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/news\/workplace-and-benefits\/dog-breeder-licencing-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"New Licencing Regulations for Dog Breeders and Sellers in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUPPY BREEDER REGULATIONS<\/strong>: A toughening up of the dog licencing rules should improve puppy welfare.<\/p>\n

The main aim of the new dog breeding laws is to crack down on so-called ‘back-street’ dog breeders.<\/p>\n

Defra is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They expect the new licensing restrictions will apply most to smaller breeding operations.<\/p>\n

The intention is to make it easier to tackle dog breeders and sellers who are jeopardizing the health or welfare of newborn pups.<\/p>\n

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Licences for Small Breeding Operations<\/h2>\n

The new licencing regulations target any dog breeder who produces three (3) or more litters of puppies in a single year. In these cases, they need to obtain a dog breeder licence to do so.<\/p>\n

Reports show that over the last two years, Defra and animal charities removed over 130,000 adverts for pets from six major sites. This was due to concerns about the welfare of those particular animals involved.<\/p>\n

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Animal Welfare Minister Comments<\/h2>\n

The United Kingdom Animal Welfare Minister commented on the matter. Despite being a nation of dog lovers, it is crucial that puppies get cared for properly, he said.<\/p>\n

They need to socialize in the first three months if they are to enjoy healthy and happy lives. Nonetheless, there is a lack of transparency surrounding Internet sales. That makes it harder to track down breeders when a dog is mistreated.<\/p>\n

The Minister went on to announce: “We have reformed the dog licensing regime for breeders and sellers. Smaller puppy breeding establishments must abide by the same regulations and licensing rules as bigger breeders.”<\/p>\n

“We can now deal with the worst offenders quicker. We are also reviewing other animal-related licensed activities, such as pet sales. We are addressing the problems associated with a growing trend for Internet sales of dogs that can contribute to impulse buying.”<\/p>\n

New regulations in force from the 1st of October 2018 should strengthen animal welfare, especially puppy sales, in England by:<\/p>\n