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How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
How to challenge a decision to microchip your dog, or to stop you microchipping dogs.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
How to get your dog or cat fitted with a microchip: when to get it done, who can do it, how to update your details, what to do when getting a dog or cat
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
From 1 August 2024, it will be an offence to keep an XL Bully dog in Scotland unless you have a certificate of exemption.
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