Written question WQ95632
- Asked by
- Joel JamesConservative
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 2 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking to help encourage people purchasing puppies in Wales to select high-welfare and low-volume dog breeders?
Answer
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
The Welsh Government funded Animal Licensing Wales project has significantly raised standards for licensed breeders across Wales, providing the public with a source to find a well-adjusted legally bred puppy.
In addition to hosting Responsible Dog Ownership summits, officials work closely with key stakeholders to promote and support their media and education campaigns, helping guide the public in promoting awareness and how to responsibly source well-adjusted healthy puppies.