Changes between two versions
What changed between the adopted text of 19 Jun 2025 and the adopted text of 28 Apr 2026
These two texts have too little in common to compare paragraph by paragraph: they are different documents rather than versions of one (for example one group’s motion and the joint text that was adopted).
+23 added · −285 removed · 1 changed paragraphs, packaging included.
Part 6 of 6: Paragraphs 301–313
Removed:Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new): 2.2a. Dogs shall have access to an outdoor area or shall be walked daily for a minimum of 1 hour per day in total, to allow exercise, exploration and socialisation
Removed:Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3: Member States may grant derogations from the minimum space allowances requirements set out in paragraph 2.3.1 for hunting dogs used to living in packs.
Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2: 3.2. Bitches shall only be bred from their second oestrus;
Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3: 3.3. A bitch or queen shall not deliver more than 3 litters within a period of 2 years.
Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4: 3.4. For bitches and queens that have delivered 3 litters, including stillborns within a period of 2 years, there shall be a recuperation period of at least 1 year.
Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 a (new): 3.4a. Any bitch or queen that has undergone two cesarean sections shall no longer be used for breeding
Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 b (new): 3.4b. Before any bitch aged 8 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more, is used for breeding, it must have been physically examined by a veterinarian who confirms in writing that, at the time of the examination, there are no counter-indications to pregnancy. The operator shall keep the written confirmation referred for a period of at least 3 years
Removed:Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – point c: (c) areas where cats and dogs are kept are equipped with enrichment structures and items accessible to all animals, providing a stimulating environment, and if possible, structures for climbing and hiding, and reducing frustration of animals;
Removed:Annex II – introductory part: Transponders used to individually identify dogs and cat as required in Article 17 and Article 21 shall meet the following requirements:
Removed:Annex III – point 1: 1. Number of dogs and cats registered per year as referred to in Article 17 and Article 21(4);
Removed:Annex III – point 1 a (new): 1a. Number of establishments registered per year in accordance with Article 7;
Removed:Annex III – point 2: 2. Number of breeding establishments approved per year as referred to in Article 7a.
Removed:Annex III – point 2 a (new): 2a. Number of breeding and selling establishments whose approval has been suspended or withdrawn per year.