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New UK Law Curbing Puppy Smuggling Faces Criticism

12/6/2025

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  • A new law in Great Britain raises the minimum import age for puppies and kittens to six months to curb smuggling.
  • Animal welfare charities support the measure.
  • Critics, including Rosemary Kind of the Entelbucher Mountain Dog Club, say the age limit could raise costs and hinder breeding.
  • The law bans the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails, which can lead to health issues.