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On-going concerns for 'status dogs'
Study links violent crime and UK dog trade

Concerns for the welfare of status dogs have been raised again after a study linked these breeds to violent crime in the UK.

The study was conducted by a Middlesex University criminologist Simon Harding, and discovered ties between violent crime on UK streets, and the trading of dangerous dogs for financial gain.

"The issue of status dogs and, more importantly, the irresponsible minority who own and breed these dogs for the wrong reasons, is one that the Kennel Club is particularly concerned with," says Caroline Kisko, Secretary of the Kennel Club.

Commenting on the Dangerous Dogs Act, Kisko adds: "Any poorly trained dog can be dangerous in the wrong hands and unfortunately breed specific legislation has the unintended consequence of turning banned breeds into status symbols, so that they are taken on by the wrong people who train them for the purposes of fighting or aggression."

The organisation have called for the government, police and dog welfare organisations to "work together to push for more preventative measures for dealing with irresponsible dog owners, and to ensure that a system is in place to better protect the public, dog owners and non-dog owners alike, and the welfare of dogs."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.