
The moves comes following the consideration of new evidence which arose out of projects undertaken by Welsh local authorities which have that addressed a range of animal welfare issues.
One of the areas of concerns which were highlighted in the work, included the neglect and cruelty that have taken place in some so-called “puppy farms”.
The initial data which was gathered by local authorities, showed there are 249 unlicensed dog breeding premises across Wales.
Commenting, Lesley Griffiths AM said:
“Without doubt, this review will be welcomed by animal lovers everywhere. It is a significant step forward for animal welfare in Wales.
“The Welsh Assembly Government are to be congratulated for triggering this action and I hope at the end of their review, the law will be tightened up to ensure we have only the highest standards when it comes to dog breeding in Wales.”
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