Protecting Dogs from Genetic and Conformational Suffering – Are we using the Legal Rules Effectively? (May 2026)

Read our report with A-LAW and Naturewatch Foundation about how local authorites in England and Scotland are utilising schedule 6, paragraph 6(5) LAIAR 2018 and schedule 6, para 8(5) LAIAR 2021, respectively. The report shows findings of non-compliance are rare, despite widespread concern about the continued breeding and popularity of dogs with extreme conformation, and makes recommendations to better support local authorities. Read the report here. Read the summary here.