Puppy Farms Exposed: The Dark Side of Ireland’s Dog Industry - 27/04/2026
Ireland has long faced international scrutiny over its dog breeding industry, with welfare groups such as ISPCA and Dogs Trust highlighting concerns about so-called “puppy farms”—large-scale breeding operations where dogs can be kept in poor conditions and bred repeatedly for profit.While dog breeding is legal and regulated under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, critics argue that enforcement has not always been strong enough, allowing some substandard facilities to continue operating. Ireland also exports thousands of puppies every year, particularly to the UK, which has contributed…
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