Independent information about licensed dog breeding, puppy buying, welfare, regulation and enforcement across the UK.
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…
Read articleGiant 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
