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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2010. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Breeding

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will take steps to ensure that pedigree dogs are free from genetic disease and exaggerated conformations before they are allowed to breed; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

I consider that the recent establishment of an independent Dog Advisory Council is a positive step towards protecting the health of all dogs. The council will address breeding malpractices and it is premature to speculate at this stage what actions Government may be asked to take to promote higher breed standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22426; 518 c8W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Animal breeding Dogs
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk