What (a) regulations are in place, (b) plans it has to review the regulations and (c) advice it has given to local authorities regarding th…

There are no immediate plans to review the legislation on the breeding of dogs. The welfare standards associated with the breeding of dogs is already covered in Scotland by: the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973; the Breeding of Dogs Act 1991; The Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 2002; and by the wider welfare provisions in the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. In addition, the Licensing of Animal Dealers (Young Cats and Young Dogs) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 provides further protection for the welfare of puppies. No advice has been given to local authorities on this matter.