01/09/2009

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A six month investigation by the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) has revealed what it believes is an urgent need for a Parliamentary enquiry in to the breeding of pure bred dogs. The group believes that dogs are suffering from what they called “a serious welfare problem”.

The APGAW said it has serious concerns about all purebred dogs and these include ones that are not necessarily registered by the Kennel Club. A TV programme recently highlighted the unsatisfactory conditions that dogs in particular suffered in the showing industry. The APGAW investigated welfare issues and to identify areas which need improving and to advise on measures they feel are suitable for secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act.

A number of organisations and concerned animal lovers gave evidence including RSPCA and the Dogs Trust. A spokesman for the APGW said that “the evidence has led us to believe there is a serious welfare problem and it is clear that we should not be focussing on pedigree dogs as this problem also affects many unregistered purebred dogs”. The full findings of the study will be made available later in the year.

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