RSPCA press releases

The RSPCA regularly releases articles to the media about important animal welfare issues. We've provided you with links to those most relevant to this topic. You can see the headlines and summary text below - just click on a headline to see the whole article.

Seen a dog you like at Crufts? Do your research before getting one: 9 March 2011

Sixty per cent of dogs bought in the last two years were pure-breeds, an RSPCA-commissioned survey shows. The RSPCA is concerned that if dog owners aren’t doing their research, they may be buying puppies that are prone to health and welfare problems.  

Pedigree dogs need our help and they need it now: 3 November 2009

A new report published today echoes calls for urgent action to safeguard the welfare of pedigree dogs and has been welcomed by the RSPCA.

A step forward for pedigree dog welfare: 14 February 2009

The RSPCA has issued the following statement in response to the Kennel Club's moves to improve pedigree dog welfare.