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Publish clearer guidance for local authorities on prohibited dog breeding under LAIA regulations.

Recommendation
The Government should produce clearer guidance for local authority enforcers regarding Section six of LAIA regulations, which prohibit the breeding of dogs where there are reasonable expectations that their genetics or health would lead to welfare problems. This guidance should include a list of breeds for which it is unlikely that a licence would be issued, and exceptional cases in which they might.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 December 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.4 yrs
Report published 05 Apr 2024