Investigations into illegally imported pets have risen by more than a quarter in three years as owners opt for designer breeds, a report reveals. Councils have launched 740 probes since 2017, with French and American bulldogs, dachshunds, Pomeranians and chow chows the most likely to have been brought into Britain illegally. More than half the pets investigated have been illegally imported, with a third then seized, forcing owners to pay for quarantine and vaccinations. Investigations into illegally imported pets have risen by more than a quarter in three years as owners opt for designer breeds, a report reveals. If in doubt, seek veterinary advice before making a decision to help avoid heartbreak further down the line.'

Source: Daily Mail February 17, 2021 00:55 UTC