# Breeders

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17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

Opinion: Banning the XL Bully won't protect the public in any real way

Paula Feaheny of Bremeny School for Dogs looks at the plans to ban XL Bully dogs in the UK and whether it will make any difference.

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Sep 18th 2023, 7:00 PM

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# dog breeders

'There's a lot of deceit and fraud coming from the puppy farm sector' - Charity criticises new guidelines

Proposed new guidlines for dog breeding have gone out to public consultation.

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Dec 1st 2016, 8:37 AM

# rogue breeders

Thinking of buying a puppy for Christmas? Here's why you shouldn't

The ISPCA has warned people to wait until January to avoid funding puppy farms where dogs can be kept in “appalling conditions”.

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Nov 26th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Classified Ads

Online crackdown on 'rogue puppy-breeders'

Minimum standards have been launched for classified ad websites that allow pet sales.

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Apr 16th 2015, 1:30 PM

# Looking for Love

Seek muscular male with quality rump? Irish bulls could soon be online dating

Unfortunately love will remain virtual, with no long walks or passionate moments in a field.

9.3k

Jan 10th 2015, 5:30 PM

# DNA

DNA test to help identify superhorses

A genetic variant that influences gait in horses is potentially good news for breeders – but also for those researching a way to fix human spine injuries.

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Aug 29th 2012, 8:15 PM

# Horses

Department of agriculture confirms case of CEM in stallion

Laboratory tests have confirmed a contagious equine metritis infection (CEM) in a non-thoroughbred stallion at a premises in Co Galway.

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Apr 27th 2012, 9:57 PM