Guide dog charity welcomes largest litter in years
Summary
A guide dog charity in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, welcomed its largest litter of puppies in three years, consisting of 13 pups. Each pup, named after bakery treats, will be trained to help people with sight loss. The charity has the largest breeding program for assistance dogs globally.Key Facts
- The charity welcomed 13 puppies, its largest litter in three years.
- The puppies were given bakery-inspired names like Biscuit and Crumble.
- The cost to breed, raise, and train each guide dog can reach £77,000.
- The new litter might cost the charity over £1 million in total.
- The charity's breeding program is based in Leamington Spa and is the largest globally for assistance dogs.
- Volunteers will help raise the puppies to become guide dogs by 2027.
- The charity breeds about 1,300 dogs a year.
- Puppy raisers contribute by caring for the puppies before they become working guide dogs.
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