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Gemma Jones

The laws that you need to be aware of if you own a dog

When getting a new dog there are a number of things you need to consider but some might not be aware there are also certain laws to abide by.

There are over 20 pieces of legislation that apply to dog ownership in Britain. From taking your dog out and about, to breeding and even for their welfare there are a number of laws that must be followed.

Anyone who fails to adhere to the pet-owner rules could face huge fines or even prosecution. Animal welfare charity, Blue Cross, compiled a guide to all of the rules that dog owners should be aware of.

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