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How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
Rules and standards for running an approved breeding programme and keeping a breed book or register of purebred animals, hybrid pigs and germinal products.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
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
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public
Recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species, and recognised breed operations for hybrid breeding pigs.
Getting official recognition to trade animals and germinal products with other countries on zootechnical terms.
Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
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