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Corgi popularity surges!
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Publicity from Royal patronage in Jubilee year highlighted

Statistics from the Kennel Club's Find a Puppy website have revealed that the popularity of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi have both rocketed in the January-April period of 2012 as compared to the September-December period of 2011. A grand total of 5783 people searched for Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies, a rise of 37%, on the website during the aforementioned January-April period, while searches for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi soared by 59% to 2231 searches.

The Kennel Club has also noted a rise of ten per cent in registrations for Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies compared to a comparable period of 2011. The rise has been attributed to the fact that the breed is a known favourite of HM The Queen and increased Royal publicity during the Jubilee year has led to an increase in awareness of the breed. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has also experienced a rise in registrations of 70%, which will reassure observers who are concerned for the future of the breed due to its status on the list of Native Vulnerable Breeds.

Commenting, Kennel Club Secretary Caroline Kisko said “Sadly dog breeds go in and out of fashion, so after a long period of worrying decline for the Corgi breeds it is reassuring to see an increase in numbers. It is a wonderful tribute to the Queen that the popularity of her chosen breed and its cousin, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, has increased in her Diamond Jubilee year, which will have raised people’s awareness of the breeds. The internet is also playing an important role by helping people to research suitable dogs for them and to find less obvious breeds that might be a perfect fit for their lifestyle.”

The Kennel Club's Find a Puppy website mentioned above can be found here.

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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.