Public warned to avoid rogue breeders when buying puppy for Christmas

The Irish Pet Advertising Advisory Group (IPAAG) has warned people thinking about buying a puppy this Christmas to avoid using rogue breeders who put profits before animal welfare.

In 2015, leading animal welfare organisations, along with representatives from the veterinary profession and websites advertising pets for sale, joined forces to develop a set of minimum standards for websites to help protect the welfare of animals that are advertised online.