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<p>Centrally held records of prosecutions for people who have breached the law on
the selling of pet animals do not include details of the origin of the animals involved.
The Government has published guidance for buyers on the GOV.UK website. This includes
a recommendation that those buying a puppy should ask to see it with its mother and
in its natural environment. If anyone suspects that a seller of an imported dog or
puppy is claiming that it was bred in the United Kingdom then they should contact
trading standards in their local authority. We also advise prospective buyers that
if the dog in question is born outside the UK to check the pet passport or veterinary
certificate and that it is vaccinated against rabies and treated for tapeworm.</p><p>
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