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Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
Mandatory microchipping of cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year.
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
Owners who wish to keep their dogs must apply to an exemption scheme or instead can apply for compensation related to euthanasia costs.
A safety leaflet for dog owners using Ministry of Defence military land.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
Product Safety Report for Plush Golden Retriever Toy Puppy Electronic Interactive Pet Dog presenting a medium risk of injuries as the motion of the dog’s mouth may pinch a child’s fingers.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
We are seeking your views on our proposed changes to the rules around the movement of pets into Great Britain.
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
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
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