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The Council of Europe
The Council of Europe predates the European Union and had its origin in the Hague "Congress of Europe" in 1948 which was attended by over a thousand delegates from all over Europe. It remains distinct from the European Union, but all the EU members states are members of the Council of Europe.

In 1987, a treaty was opened entitled "European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals ETS125" which came into force in 1992.

In 1995, a Multilateral Consultation took place to discuss the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals and a report was published which included extensive guidelines for the revision of breeding policies. These guidelines form the basis for the proposed German breeding regulations.

 

ETS 125 Multinational Consultation Links
* Multinational Consultations
 The Document of the Multilateral Consultation on the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals on 10 March 1995.
* Resolution on the Breeding of Pet Animals
 The Resolution adopted by the Multilateral Consultation on 10 March 1995. This details many breeds and problems.
* Participants in the Multilateral Consultation
* National Implementation Reports

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