When and Why were dog license's abolished in England?

Answer 1

"In Britain, in the past every dog owner needed to buy a dog license but this rule was abolished over twenty years ago. However, in some cases, the official animal welfare organization, the RSPCA will take away a person's dog if they are not keeping the animal properly. Other rules about dogs concern the mess they make. In the UK today, you can be fined £400 if your dog goes to the toilet in a public place."