NEW DELHI: To regulate dog breeding centres in the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has proposed rules that prohibits dog breeding without registration.
The draft rules known as the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017) has prohibited from breeding, owning or housing (for breeding) of dogs and pups without registration.
The rules also prescribe requirements to be met by registered breeders for breeding and housing of dogs. In addition, the Government has laid down conditions for medical care, age, pet shop licences, record keeping and sterilization for sale of these dogs.
Tens of thousands of dogs are illegally bred in deplorable conditions without proper medical care. Most often than not unweaned puppies less than two months of age are sold to unassuming customers without any registration or records.