1 in 10 Welsh dog owners admit they may have bought a puppy-farmed dog
Research from dog welfare charity The Kennel Club has revealed that one in ten Welsh dog owners admit they may have bought a puppy-farmed dog.
In a report, the organisation is urging Assembly Members to consider its action plan to help local authorities end puppy farming 'crisis' in Wales.
It follows the announcement that a ban of third party sales of puppies and kittens will be implemented in Wales.
More than one in three dog owners also admitted they would not know the warning signs of a rogue breeder.
The Kennel Club says more collaboration with the Welsh Government will give local authorities the resources to tackle bad breeders.
What is puppy farming?
A puppy farmer is defined as a high volume breeder who breeds puppies with little or no regard for the health and welfare of the puppies or their parents, according to The Kennel Club.
Reports about puppy trade concerns have risen by 330% over the last decade, according to RSPCA Cymru.
The charity is warning families to consider adopting rescue dogs after it received 492 reports of concern relating to ‘puppy trade’ in Wales in 2018. 105 reports were received in 2009.