APGAW supports Puppy Contract
The Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare has voiced its support for the BVA AWF/RSPCA Puppy Contract, in its updated report on dog breeding.
The report found that all stakeholders believe a puppy contract is a good tool to use when buying and selling puppies but it would be more useful if there was just one contract promoted and used.
A Healthier Future for Pedigree Dogs – Update Report calls on the Blue Cross, Kennel Club and other breed clubs to support the idea of a single contract by joining the main stakeholders who have already endorsed the proposal.
Many breeders and breed clubs have their own version of a puppy contract but APGAW hopes that a resolution can be found where only a single contract is used and promoted by all stakeholders. The update report will be sent to DEFRA ministers and MPs for consideration.
Tiffany Hemming, BVA AWF Chair of Trustees, commented: “APGAW has set out what needs to happen to make significant improvements to dog welfare and we are delighted that the report recognises the important role of the Puppy Contract and PIP.
“We hope the Kennel Club, Blue Cross and breed clubs keep talking to us about endorsing the Puppy Contract and PIP in the future so that we can all speak with one voice to potential puppy buyers about dog health and welfare.”
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