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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…
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work to improve animal health and welfare
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
The characteristics, diagnosis, epidemiology of hantaviruses.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2024.
Reports on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and its potential impact on the 50 states, US congressional districts and 14 key sectors.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Uruguay for healthcare practitioners.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Paraguay for healthcare practitioners.
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
How the government monitors imports into the UK.
The Government has announced today that ‘American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned.
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