Size Comparison
Compare minimum space requirements across all standards
Government
RSPCA
VSTAT (MOD JSP)
🐕 Dogs
🏠 Kennel Sizes
| Organisation | Country | Standard | Min. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Scotland | Minimum Kennel Size (Dogs) | 1.8 m² |
| Government | England | Sleeping Area — Standard Licence Condition | 1.9 m² |
| Government | England | Sleeping Area — Higher Licence Condition | 2.85 m² |
| VSTAT (MOD JSP) | UK-Wide | Minimum Individual Kennel Run Size | 3 m² |
| RSPCA | UK-Wide | Minimum Kennel Size — Small Dogs (under 20kg) | 4 m² |
| RSPCA | UK-Wide | Minimum Kennel Size — Large Dogs (over 20kg) | 8 m² |
🏃 Exercise Run Sizes
| Organisation | Country | Standard | Min. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Scotland | Dog Exercise Area Requirements | 2 m² |
| Government | England | Dog Exercise Area Requirements | 2.4 m² |
| VSTAT (MOD JSP) | UK-Wide | Kennel Run — Attached Exercise Run Size | 7.5 m² |
| VSTAT (MOD JSP) | UK-Wide | Exercise and Training Area Requirements | 74 m² |
🐈 Cats
🏠 Unit Sizes
| Organisation | Country | Standard | Min. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | England | Cat Unit Minimum Size — Standard Condition | 0.85 m² |
| Government | Scotland | Cat Unit Minimum Size | 1.2 m² |
| RSPCA | UK-Wide | Cat Unit Minimum Size — RSPCA Standard | 1.8 m² |
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No size data available for Exercise Run Sizes
Official Reference Documents
Click any document to check for recent updatesDog Kennel Boarding — Statutory Guidance (GOV.UK)
Check for updates →Cat Boarding — Statutory Guidance (GOV.UK)
Check for updates →RSPCA Licensing Conditions & Guidance for Kennelled Dogs (Jan 2018) — PDF
Check for updates →RSPCA PawPrint Kennelling MUST Checklist (2021)
Check for updates →RSPCA Standards & Licensing Conditions for Cats in RSPCA Care (Revised Jan 2018)
Check for updates →Animal Welfare (Licensing) Regulations 2018 — Legislation
Check for updates →Scotland — Animal Welfare Licensing Guidance & Minimum Sizes (2021)
Check for updates →MOD JSP 375 — Defence Health & Safety Handbook (includes VSTAT standards)
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