Family pets travelling from Northern Ireland to compete at dog show Crufts are now considered to be ‘livestock’ by DAERA, it has been confirmed.
Dogs owners traveling to Great Britain must abide by welfare rules intended for the transport of cows, sheep, pigs and poultry in lorries during single journeys exceeding 12 hours.
The move has caused outrage amongst Northern Ireland’s show dog fraternity, with many of them opting to travel to England via Dublin to avoid additional paperwork and checks intended for farm animals. And the ruling effects travel to all dogs show no matter the size or celebrity status.
