Regulations & Licensing
UK pet ownership and breeding are regulated under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018.
Useful UK resources
Official guidance on breeding, boarding & dog walking licences.
Ban on third-party puppy and kitten sales in England.
Banned breeds and XL Bully exemption rules.
Mandatory for dogs from 8 weeks; cats from June 2024.
External links are provided for convenience. PawHub is not affiliated with these organisations.
UK pet regulations explained
PawPal can summarise UK pet legislation in plain English — what's required, what's banned, and what changed recently.
PawPal gives general guidance — it isn't a substitute for a registered professional.
Planned: regulation advisor guidance calls
Live video guidance with UK regulation advisor professionals is something we intend to add in a later phase. It is not available yet, nothing is bookable, and we will only describe checks we have actually carried out.