Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Licence all dog breeders and limit litters to one per dog
Closed
83 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to make it law that all dog breeders must be licenced and that each dog is only allowed a limited amount of litters in their lifetime.
We believe that many dogs are overbred by inexperienced people seeking profit and puppies often go to unsuitable homes or shelters. We are also concerned that overbreeding and poor socialisation could cause aggression, increasing dog attacks. We think licencing and limiting the amount of litters per dog could help ensure dog welfare and public safety.
Timeline
| 23 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
83
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
23 Sep 2025
Closed
23 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.