Additional Domestic Standards
Where dogs are kept in cages within the house, as
happens with many small breeds, these must be a sufficient size for
the dog to lie down, stand up and turn around comfortably, and must
also allow the dog to defecate away from the sleeping area.
Such cages are adequate for short periods only and should not be
regarded as suitable for permanent accommodation. They should be
used principally for sleeping quarters and animals should not be
confined to them for long periods of the day.
All dogs require adequate exercise and space should be provided
for this. How much space will depend upon the size of the dog as
well as the circumstances of each breeding establishment.
Thought should be given to the maximum likely litter size as
there should be effective housing to care for the maximum number of
puppies. To avoid crushing puppies, crush bars can be useful when
breeding large or giant dogs, or if the bitch is particularly
clumsy.
When bitches are whelping every effort should be made to
maintain adequate standards of hygiene. Impermeable floor coverings
should be provided to prevent fluids and discharges from fouling
wooden floors and similar surfaces. An adequate quantity of
absorbent disposable material, such as newspapers, should be
available and properly disposed of after use and floors of living
areas must be kept clean and dry.
This webpage was updated on
11/18/2008