Puppy breeding: a postcode lottery for welfare 


New report exposes inconsistent dog breeding licence enforcement across the UK 

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New report exposes inconsistent dog breeding licence enforcement across the UK 

Our damning new report exposes a severe lack of scrutiny over licensed dog breeders across the UK. The findings reveal an alarming inconsistency in local authorities’ enforcement of breeding regulations, raising urgent concerns about animal welfare.

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Puppy breeding and licensing: a postcode lottery of enforcement 

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Summary Briefing

Our recommendations on strengthening enforcement and regulation of dog breeding licences in the UK

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Why buying a puppy is becoming an unwelcome postcode lottery


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