Tuesday 29 September, 2015 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is today casting a powerful light on the murky world of puppy breeding as it reveals its report on Licensed Dog Breeding in Great Britain. Government figures indicate 560,000 puppies are born in England each year, but the leading animal welfare charity has exposed a shocking lack of regulation of this market that could be helping breeders and dealers sell dogs from unsuitable premises long before they're ready to leave their mothers. Enforcement in this area is carried out by Local Authorities, issuing breeding licences to anyone selling puppies commercially, or producing five or more litters per year and regularly inspecting the premises...
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