Finnish Government Investigation and Report: Improving the implementation of animal welfare in animal breeding. Part 2: Preliminary analysis of problems and means of intervention in the breeding of dogs

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)...

Code of Practice for Dog Breeding in England

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...