Making Tax Digital for Dog Breeders
If you breed dogs, even occasionally there’s a good chance you may already fall within the scope of HMRC reporting…
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DEFRA April 2026 Update: What’s Changed in Dog Breeding Licensing Guidance?
DEFRA is listening and enforcement is evolving It’s clear that DEFRA are listening when it comes to enforcement. The last…
What is an Ethical Breeder?
Since the Labour government announced it will begin consultation on a new registration scheme for dog breeders, there has been…
How the Animal Welfare Strategy affects the dog breeding community
DEFRA has published the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. This is not a consultation document and it is not guidance.…
Why do the council planning dept get involved when applying for breeding licence?
Recent discussions in breeder support groups show the same question coming up over and over again. “Why do I need…
Dog breeding licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities 2025 Update. (ENG)
DEFRA has recently and quietly updated the statutory guidance for local authorities on dog breeding licensing, effective from 1st April…