reported the BBC. Ms Klöckner's plans also include new rules on transporting cattle with time spent in transit limited to four-and-a-half hours.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereUnder the planned rules, dog owners:Breeders will be restricted to looking after a maximum of three litters and puppies will have to spend a minimum of four hours a day in human company to ensure they become socialised.Ms Klöckner said the changes were based on expert advice to ensure animal protection and welfare.A draft of the new regulations has already been drawn up and could become law early next year.
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