Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 102522
Dogs: Animal Breeding
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
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
Dame Angela EagleAs 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 standa...
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