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<p>The number of Intra-Trade Animal Health Certificates (ITAHCs) issued for dogs entering
the UK in June 2020 was 3,967, in July 2020 was 4,850 and in August 2020 was 3,916.</p><p>
</p><p>The data for ITAHCs was extracted from the Trade Control and Expert System
(TRACES) by searching for imports of canis familiaris. These figures cover all commercially
imported dogs including commercial puppies, rescue dogs, research dogs and unaccompanied
pets.</p><p> </p><p>TRACES is a European Commission system employed by EU member states
to facilitate and record animal movements into and throughout the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The
number of dogs entering Great Britain under the Pet Travel Scheme in June 2020 was
7,423 and in July 2020 was 5,423. Data for the number of dogs entering Great Britain
in August 2020 is not yet available.</p><p> </p><p>The data regarding the Pet Travel
Scheme is based on information provided by checkers employed by approved carriers
of pet animals.</p><p> </p><p>This information is based on information provided by
third party pet checkers and importers, exporters and authorities in EU countries
recording data on the TRACES system. Figures may be amended as third parties submit
new data.</p>
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