Click to enlarge What Is the Innate Health Assessment (IHA)? The Innate Health Assessment (IHA) is a practical, 10-point checklist designed to assess a dog’s innate health — essentially, their natural, physical wellbeing that is not overly influenced by selective…
The Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPA) wins their prosecution against the Norwegian Kennel Club, and breeders of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.This means that because of the severe health problems of these two breeds they may…
This new legislation which comes into force on 29 April 2021 increases the maximum sentence for worst animal cruelty offences from six months to five years in England and Wales.
A historical development to protect animals was announced in the Queen’s Speech. The Government has promised that new legislation which recognises animal sentience in all vertebrates will be enacted. This goes some way to ensure that the UK has and promotes the…
The Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPCA) works to stop the unethical breeding of pedigree dogs.It believes that some breeds have now accumulated so many serious health conditions that the further breeding of them is in breach of Animal Welfare Law….
A team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a study to investigate the ‘Pandemic Puppy’ phenomenon in the UK which raises major welfare concerns for dogs. These include impulse purchase by owners who are unable to provide an…
The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) is calling on stakeholder groups – including dog show enthusiasts, kennel and breed clubs, legislators, dog owners, veterinarians, welfare advocates – from all regions and countries to come together to address issues…
This comprehensive and insightful 89 page report examines the impact on dog health and welfare of breeding dogs with unnatural or exaggerated body shapes (conformations). The Report focuses on the health and welfare impact of breeding dogs with short (brachycephalic)…
A Code of Practice for Dog Breeding has been launched in England. It is intended for all types of breeder both licensed and unlicensed and is within the background of current animal welfare legislation in England: the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Welfare…
The Animals Act 2014 enables the possibility to set regulations prohibiting the breeding of animals that have a certain condition or appearance that could affect the health and welfare of the animal or its offspring. The Animal Welfare Minister may also draw up rules…