Staffys, Dachshunds and Frenchies amongst 67 breeds facing UK banA 10-point checklist scoring a dog breed’s health could be imposedView Image Alert watchful Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Image: Getty Images)Staffordshire Bull terriers, Dachshunds and French Bulldogs are just three of 67 dog breeds which face being banned in the UK. ‌The Innate Health Assessment (IHA) promotes healthy dog breeding and says that the proposed new legislation would mean banning corgis, dachshunds, Westies, chihuahuas and Shih Tzus. Obligatory use of the Innate Health Assessment would be an excellent first step towards ending cruel and exploitative dog breeding for good." Indeed, many breeds cited as at risk — including corgis and dachshunds — have already passed the assessment in practice." While the tool is currently voluntary, it is already being used by some councils to judge if breeders are producing healthy dogs, and could become law within five years.

Source: Daily Mirror March 17, 2026 23:47 UTC