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Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 21 July 2025UIN 64720

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to encourage the use of a standardised puppy contract scheme, in the context of the one promoted by The Kennel Club.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The statutory guidance that supports our dog breeding licensing scheme in England mandates the use of a puppy contract by high star-rated dog breeders. The contract was co-developed by key sector organisations and can be found here: The Puppy Contract - for responsible puppy breeding and buying.

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