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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 Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Sales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to encourage the use of a standardised puppy contract scheme, in the context of the one promoted by The Kennel Club.

Answer

The statutory guidance that supports our dog breeding licensing scheme in England mandates the use of a puppy contract by high star-rated dog breeders. The contract was co-developed by key sector organisations and can be found here: The Puppy Contract - for responsible puppy breeding and buying.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64720
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contracts Dogs Kennel Club Sales
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk