Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Dogs: Animal Breeding
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has considered developing a national mentoring scheme pairing experienced dog breeders with first-time breeders to help promote (a) high welfare and (b) informed practices.
- Answer
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The Government’s Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs provides advice to owners thinking of breeding from their dogs and a list of sources of further information they can access. The Code can be found here: Code of practice for the welfare of dogs - GOV.UK.
Owners considering breeding from their dogs can also access sector best practice such as the Canine and Feline Sector Group’s Code of Practice for Dog Breeding or advice published by the Royal Kennel Club.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 64719
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Animal breeding Dogs
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- 2025-09-05 23:48:02 +0100
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