Is it true that if you move to the United Kingdom your pets have to be put in quarantine?

Is it true that if you move to the United Kingdom your pets have to be put in quarantine?
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Yes, there is a quarantine period that all pets coming into the UK must follow. They are held for a specified length of time before allow into the country. There is also a very strict regulation about what breed is allowed.
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