Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

4. Dogs

Dogs shall where possible be provided with outside runs. Dogs shall not be single-housed for more than 4 hours at a time.

The internal enclosure shall represent at least 50 % of the minimum space to be made available to the dogs, as detailed in Table 4.1.

The space allowances detailed below are based on the requirements of beagles, but giant breeds such as St Bernards or Irish wolfhounds shall be provided with allowances significantly in excess of those detailed in Table 4.1. For breeds other than the laboratory beagle, space allowances shall be determined in consultation with veterinary staff.

Table 4.1. Dogs

Dogs that are pair or group housed may each be constrained to half the total space provided (2 m² for a dog under 20 kg, 4 m² for a dog over 20 kg) while they are undergoing procedures as defined in this Directive, if this separation is essential for scientific purposes. The period for which a dog is so constrained shall not exceed 4 hours at a time.

A nursing bitch and litter shall have the same space allowance as a single bitch of equivalent weight. The whelping pen shall be designed so that the bitch can move to an additional compartment or raised area away from the puppies.

Weight(kg)	Minimum enclosure size(m2)	Minimum floor area for one or two animals(m2)	For each additional animal add a minimum of(m2)	Minimum height(m)	Date referred to in Article 33(2)
up to 20	4	4	2	2	1 January 2017
over 20	8	8	4	2

Table 4.2. Dogs — post-weaned stock

Weight of dog(kg)	Minimum enclosure size(m2)	Minimum floor area/animal(m2)	Minimum height(m)	Date referred to in Article 33(2)
up to 5	4	0,5	2	1 January 2017
over 5 to 10	4	1,0	2
over 10 to 15	4	1,5	2
over 15 to 20	4	2	2
over 20	8	4	2