A breeder can breed as many puppies as they like without a licence “if the person carrying on the activity (breeding) provides documentary evidence that none of them have been sold (whether as puppies or as adult dogs)”.Anyone breeding three or more litters and selling at least one puppy in a 12-month period will require a dog breeding licence.In 2018, the litter threshold for which a dog breeding licence is required was reduced. Breeders who are generating large revenues and profits are likely to require a licence. The guidance states that ‘the infrequent sale of a small number of surplus offspring/excess stock by a private individual who breeds animals as a hobby, for pleasure, exhibition for prize’ is out of scope and should not be subject to licensing. The guidance that accompanies the pet vending regulations is clear that genuine hobby breeders should not require a licence. There is no requirement for those breeders who hold a dog breeding licence under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014 to additionally obtain a pet vending licence to sell the puppies they’ve bred. This includes the sale of puppies by the breeder, if it is deemed those puppies are sold in the course business. The new pet vending regulations stipulate that those selling animals as pets in the course of a business require a pet vending licence. In March 2021 the Senedd passed new pet vending regulations, which may result in some breeders who breed and sell one or two litters of puppies in a 12 month period to obtain a pet vending licence. advertises a business of breeding or selling puppies from those premises.supplies from those premises a puppy or puppies born from three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period or.advertises for sale from those premises a puppy or puppies born from three or more litters of puppies for sale in any 12-month period.breeds on those premises three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period.Sale guarantee and health declaration (WORD - 1014.Under regulations in Wales, breeders will require a licence if they keep three or more breeding bitches on their premises and:. Postpartum health check certificate (WORD - 96.1 KB).Guide to developing emergency procedures (WORD - 1012.7 KB).Guide to developing a health management plan (WORD - 980.1 KB).Emergency euthanasia template (WORD - 979.1 KB).Daily checks record for pen block (WORD - 93.9 KB).Complete animal record (WORD - 1008.5 KB).Cat and kitten pre-sale health check certificate (WORD - 979.1 KB).Breeding clearance health certificate (WORD - 96.1 KB).Animal sale checklist (WORD - 976.3 KB).The following documents are available in the tool kit: Template documents are available in word format, so they can be edited to suit the business type. The templates can be downloaded and used by businesses to ensure they meet minimum record keeping requirements under the revised Code and to help with the day-to-day operation of their business. This toolkit provides businesses and enforcement officers with guides and templates to ensure all businesses are compliant with the revised Code. This training course meets the minimum competency requirements in the Code. Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses 2014 (WORD - 75.1 KB)Īs part of the tool kit prepared for breeders, we have developed a free online breeder training course.Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses 2014 (PDF - 845.7 KB).The changes noted the new commercial breeding and recreational breeding provisions, including updated qualifications. The Minister for Agriculture made consequential changes to the Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses (2014) following the commencement of new breeding provisions under the Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Act 2017. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (POCTA) Act Mandatory reporting of animal fate data by shelters and poundsĬode of Practice for the Breeding of Animals with Heritable Defects that Cause DiseaseĬode of Practice for the Housing of Caged BirdsĬode of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - Private Keeping of ReptilesĬode of Practice for the Welfare of Amphibians in Captivity Reforming Victoria's animal care and protection lawsĬode of Practice for the Private Keeping of CatsĬode of Practice for the Private Keeping of DogsĬode of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses (2014)Ĭode of Practice for the Operation of Boarding EstablishmentsĬode of Practice for the Operation of Dog Training EstablishmentsĬode of Practice for the Operation of Pet ShopsĬurrent Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds (Revision 1)Īmended Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds
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