EU bans breeding of dogs and cats with extreme traits

MEPs adopted on 28 April legislation banning the breeding of dog and cat breeds with extreme physical characteristics, including German Shepherds, Persian cats and dachshunds.

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The ban aims to protect animal welfare against suffering caused by deliberately amplified genetic traits.

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