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The information in this guide is based upon: RSPCA
Breeding and Sale of Dogs Act review - the conclusions
of an expert workshop held on 28 April 2010. Experts in
attendance from the University of Bristol were Drs Nicola
Rooney, John Bradshaw and Rachel Casey; and from the
RSPCA, Dr Samantha Gaines and Claire Calder.