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<p>Rescue and rehoming centres carry out important work to ensure that unwanted and
abandoned animals in the UK are offered the opportunity of a forever home. We advise
those seeking to acquire a new dog to first consider adopting from a reputable dog
rescue and rehoming centre. However, we appreciate that a number of prospective owners
would like a puppy and may have a specific breed in mind. That is why in 2018 the
Government updated and improved the regulations on dog breeding in England. This included
introducing strict statutory welfare standards that all licensed dog breeders must
meet. In addition, from 6 April 2020 it will be an offence for commercial third party
sellers to sell puppies or kittens, which are defined as under the age of 6 months.
These steps aim to improve the welfare of dogs.</p>
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