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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Norway bans breeding of British Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels

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Norway has banned the breeding of British Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels in the country as it would violate animal welfare laws.

The Oslo District Court ruled that breeding the dogs, both of which are prone to health problems due to selective breeding, contravened Norway’s Animal Welfare Act.

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