PEDIGREE DOG BREEDS AND THE KENNEL CLUB

Early day motion 1540, tabled 20 May 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 35 members.

That this House is concerned about health problems faced by some pedigree dog breeds; is pleased that the objective of the Kennel Club is to improve the welfare, health and general well-being of all dogs and to encourage responsible dog ownership and breeding; welcomes the actions taken by the Kennel Club to improve dog health; and urges the Government to apply the basic principles of the Kennel Club's Accredited Breeder Scheme to the breeding of all dogs in the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.