After many years of campaigning, the Kennel Club today welcomed government plans to review current dangerous dogs legislation in the UK.

The Kennel Club runs the secretariat for the Dangerous Dogs Act Study Group (DDASG), which includes representatives from organisations including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Blue Cross, Dogs Trust and Wood Green Animal Shelter, veterinary organisations and local authorities. The study group has been considering issues surrounding dangerous dogs for some time and has recently produced a new draft Dog Control Bill which seeks to place liability on irresponsible dog owners.

Communications Director Caroline Kisko said “The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is a kneejerk piece of legislation which was rushed through in haste. It has not reduced the number of pit bull terriers in this country, nor has it reduced the number of dog biting attacks while it has had a huge impact on the welfare of many dogs.

It is essential that any new legislation is properly considered and puts greater emphasis on animal welfare whilst better protecting the public.”

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The Kennel Club welcomes this review and we hope that any future government will look at this pressing issue as soon as possible after this year’s election”.

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