Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 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, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reformed dog‑breeding practices on long‑term health problems.
- Answer
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As part of the Animal Welfare Strategy, the Government has committed to launch a consultation on dog breeding reform to improve the health and welfare of breeding dogs and their puppies. This will include proposals to improve the health and welfare standards which all licensed breeders must meet. Defra will continue to engage with stakeholders as this develops.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 102522
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Animal breeding Dogs
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- 2026-03-02 11:25:04 +0000
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