Rescued dog was excessively bred

A LABRADOR seized at an illegal puppy farm in Longford is believed to have been excessively bred to make money for its owners, it emerged yesterday.

The dog was one of two labradors seized by animal welfare officers. They were among 51 dogs found in appalling conditions at the farm.

Appealing for help from the public, Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) Inspector Brendan Hughes said they did not have grounds to seize all the dogs. But they did remove the two Labradors, such was the concern for their health.