The Animals Act 2014 enables the possibility to set regulations prohibiting the breeding of animals that have a certain condition or appearance that could affect the health and welfare of the animal or its offspring. The Animal Welfare Minister may also draw up rules for Dutch Kennel Club.
In March 2019 the Animal Welfare Minister announced enforcement criteria for breeding short muzzled dogs. These criteria include a minimum muzzle length (craniofacial ratio, CFR). [As a temporary concession to breeders one of the parent dogs may exceed the
minimum CFR of 0.3]. Other criteria include the shape of the skull, the nose and eyes
{Since 2015 all English Bulldogs used for breeding must have passed a respiratory function test}
The Animal Welfare Minister may prohibit certain breeds from participating in dog shows.
The Netherlands Kennel Club (Raad Van Beheer) thinks it is only a matter of time before the Government prohibits the Kennel Club registration of puppies from dogs whose breeders flout the law and before it becomes a criminal offence.
In March 2019 the Animal Welfare Minister announced enforcement criteria for breeding short muzzled dogs. These criteria include a minimum muzzle length (craniofacial ratio, CFR). [As a temporary concession to breeders one of the parent dogs may exceed the
minimum CFR of 0.3]. Other criteria include the shape of the skull, the nose and eyes
{Since 2015 all English Bulldogs used for breeding must have passed a respiratory function test}
The Animal Welfare Minister may prohibit certain breeds from participating in dog shows.
The Netherlands Kennel Club (Raad Van Beheer) thinks it is only a matter of time before the Government prohibits the Kennel Club registration of puppies from dogs whose breeders flout the law and before it becomes a criminal offence.
