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How Much Does a Dog Breeding Licence Really Cost
Dog breeding licence fees have been a source of frustration for licensed breeders for years. One breeder may pay a few hundred…
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Fewer licensed dog breeders: what Naturewatch’s report tells us, and what remains unanswered
Naturewatch Foundation’s latest report records fewer licensed dog breeders and fewer breeding females across the UK. These findings deserve attention, but incomplete…
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Majority of councils rely on veterinary advice, Naturewatch dog breeding report finds
A new report into how local authorities assess licensed dog breeders in England and Scotland has raised important questions about how breeding…
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Northern Ireland’s Proposed Puppy Sale Rules: What Breeders Need to Know
Northern Ireland is preparing to introduce new rules for the sale and supply of puppies and kittens, following a public consultation launched…
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The truth about why some dog breeders reject licensing
We recently created a simple advert aimed at breeders. It wasn’t promotional. It was research. We wanted to understand how licensing is…
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What is the Innate Health Assessment (IHA) Tool
Last year , I sat in a committee room in Parliament listening to Dan O’Neill of the Royal Vetinary Collage, explain how…
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Survey Reveals Support Dog Licences and It Could Work.
A new YouGov survey has revealed that the majority of people in Britain support the idea of dog licences. This could shape…
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Cracks in the System: What Dog Breeders and Campaigners Agree Must Change in enforcement.
When we think about dog breeding in the UK, there are two perspectives we often see: those who enforce the rules and…
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Q1 Survey Reveals the Truth of Dog Breeding in the UK (2025)
Responsible Dog Breeder Survey 2025 In January, we launched the Responsible Dog Breeder Survey 2025 Our largest and most open call yet…
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