Animal welfare: Welsh dog breeders reminded of impending rule changes

• Localización: Veterinary Record, ISSN-e 2042-7670, Vol. 176, Nº. 15, 2015, págs. 372-372
• Idioma: inglés
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  • DOG breeders in Wales have been reminded that stricter welfare criteria for dogs and puppies in their care will come into force this month.

    The changes will be introduced on April 30 by the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014, which will replace the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 in Wales. They will affect breeders who keep three or more breeding bitches. The regulations include a requirement for a minimum staffing ratio of one attendant to 20 adult dogs and for breeders to adopt socialisation plans for puppies and enhancement and enrichment programmes for all dogs.....