Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, puppy sales have increased, along with the cost of buying a puppy. People are spending more time at home, so owning a dog seems easier and more attractive. Sadly, this has led to more illegal breeders, or puppy dealers, operating puppy farms.
People who breed and sell dogs as a business must have a license with us. We make sure that they meet certain standards and have checks in place. This is to keep the animals properly looked after and free from preventable disease, distress and suffering.
How you can help
You can help us by:
knowing what to look out for when buying a dog
checking if a breeder has a license before buying from them
reporting any concerns you have about a breeder or advert
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