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New government guidance explains how owners of banned dog types must protect children in the home when a new supervision requirement takes effect on 1 November 2026. From that date, a child under 12 must not be left in close contact with a banned dog in a private place without appropriate adult supervision. New requirement […]

Giant dog breeds can be impressive, affectionate and devoted companions, but new research from the Royal Veterinary College has identified important health and lifespan considerations that prospective owners should understand before choosing one. The study found that giant dogs had a median age at death of 8.94 years, more than three years shorter than previously […]

A major UK study involving 9,402 dogs has challenged the widespread belief that Doodles such as Cockapoos, Cavapoos and Labradoodles are naturally easier to train or automatically better suited to family life. The findings do not mean that every Doodle will develop behavioural problems, but they show why buyers should look beyond the breed name […]

A Cheltenham resident has been convicted of animal welfare and fraud offences after breeding and selling French Bulldogs without a licence. The case followed reports about puppies being advertised on social media, including one puppy that was found to be seriously unwell after being sold to a member of the public. French Bulldogs advertised without […]

A Bradford man who operated an unlicensed Labrador breeding business for more than three years has been ordered to pay a total of £124,609.94 following proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Steven Robson was given three months to pay the confiscation order or face a 12 month prison sentence. Labradors bred without a […]

North Devon Council has issued a £4,000 Fixed Penalty Notice to an unlicensed dog breeder and reminded anyone breeding dogs for profit to check whether they require a licence. The case demonstrates that councils can impose substantial penalties without first taking a breeder to court, while more serious cases can lead to prosecution and the […]

Reports from puppy buyers whose new pets became seriously ill led to a joint investigation in Worksop. A total of 53 dogs were subsequently removed from a property because of concerns about their welfare. Reports from puppy buyers prompted the investigation Nottinghamshire Police searched a property in Worksop as part of an investigation into the […]

Officers subsequently established that Olaf had been used as a stud dog as part of an unlicensed breeding operation. The council estimated that Blackman had received up to £12,000 from puppy sales over three years. Dogs with genetic conditions were bred The council found evidence that Blackman had bred from dogs with genetic conditions that […]

When looking for a puppy, one of the most important things a buyer can do is check whether the breeder is licensed. In England, licensed dog breeders are given a star rating by their local authority. This is designed to help buyers understand how the breeder has performed during their inspection and whether they meet […]