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Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club call for dog breeding review

14th October 2008

This week the two leading dog organisations in the UK, the welfare charity Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club announced that they will be calling for Government support for an independent review into the registration, breeding and showing of dogs to ensure their long term health and welfare.
 
The review will be set up and funded by the Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club since the priority of both organisations is to promote and support the care, welfare and breeding of healthy dogs. 
 
Said Clarissa Baldwin, Chief Executive, Dogs Trust: “We believe an independent review is essential in coordinating the large body of research and evidence and to advise on workable, timely recommendations for ensuring the future good health and welfare of all dogs.”
 
Said Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary: “Work is already underway to improve the health of pedigree dogs. An independent review will assist us in meeting our objective, which is to improve the welfare, health and general well being of all dogs, throughout every stage of their lives. We hope the Government can support us”.
 
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Notes to Editors
 
The call from an independent review follows an announcement by the Kennel Club this week to review every pedigree dog in the UK. To find out more click here.

The terms of reference for the independent review are to follow.
 
For further information please contact:
Charlotte Speedy, 020 7833 7705, charlotte.speedy@dogstrust.org.uk
Heidi Ancell, 020 7518 1008, heidi.ancell@thekennelclub.org.uk