11 in Court Accused of Large-Scale Illegal Dog Breeding Operation

11 in court accused of large-scale illegal dog breeding operation

ELEVEN people have appeared in court accused of being involved in a large-scale illegal dog breeding operation in Ceredigion

Llanelli man sentenced over illegal dog breeding

Dobermann – Image: Canva A council has taken action against a Llanelli man who bred and sold dogs without a licence for several years. Michael Watts, of Pantyddeuddwr, Pontardulais Road, Cross Hands, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on 20 June 2025 after admitting to operating an unlicensed dog breeding and selling business between December 2019 and July 2023. An investigation by Carmarthenshire County Council revealed that Mr Watts had bred…

New app Petproov launches as fresh data exposes shocking lack of oversight in UK dog breeding licences - Companion Life

Pet fraud and poor breeding practices are putting animals and owners at risk across the UK, and a new app is aiming to fix it. Launched by a woman who lost £500 to a fake breeder, Petproov uses government-grade identity checks to verify both sides of pet transactions and make animal welfare a priority. The app’s release

11 in court charged with Llandysul illegal dog breeding and fraud

Eleven people including a county councillor and award winning singer have appeared in Crown Court to face charges of illegal dog breeding and fraud in Llandysul.