Dog Breeding Conditions
Dog Breeding conditions are agreed before a
licence is given.
The conditions are:
Number of Breeding Bitches Kept
1. The licence is granted subject to the number of bitches
accommodated at the establishment at any one time not exceeding
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General Conditions (Domestic and Non-Domestic Breeders)
2. (a) Bitches shall not be mated if they are less than one year
old.
(b) No bitch shall be allowed to give birth
to puppies before the end of a period of twelve months beginning
with the day on which it last gave birth to puppies.
(c) No bitch shall be allowed to give birth
to more than six litters of puppies
3. Accommodation provided for bitches and puppies must be in all
respects suitable as regards construction, size of quarters,
exercising and whelping facilities, temperature, ventilation and
cleanliness with especial regard to the breeds maintained.
4. Animals must be adequately supplied with suitable food and
visited at suitable intervals.
5. All animals must have access to clean drinking water at all
times, except in the case of very young puppies. The water must be
changed at least daily.
6. Eating and drinking bowls must be capable of being easily
cleansed. They must be maintained in a clean condition and cleansed
or disposed of after each meal.
7. The food preparation area and equipment must be kept clean
and vermin free at all times. Refrigeration facilities must be
provided where fresh and cooked meat is used.
8. All bulk supplies of food must be kept in vermin proof
containers.
9. Suitable bedding material must be provided to allow the dog
to be comfortable. All bedding material must be capable of being
easily cleaned, disinfected and maintained in a clean, dry and
parasite free condition. Where sleeping benches are provided these
should be of such dimensions as to allow an adult dog of the breed
maintained to lie flat on its side.
10. Facilities must be provided for the collection of all used
bedding and other waste material which must be disposed of in a
manner approved by the local authority, and in a way not likely to
cause harm or nuisance.
11. Heating facilities must be provided as necessary. All
heating appliances must be of such construction as to constitute no
undue risk of fire, and not to endanger the health and well being
of occupants. In addition, if free standing oil appliances are
used, they must be installed in an area inaccessible to dogs. All
heating and lighting should be installed in accordance with normal
good practice and advice on the subject should be sought from a
fire prevention officer.
12. All reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent and
control the spread of infectious or contagious diseases amongst
dogs. All dogs should be vaccinated against Canine Distemper,
Infectious Canine Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus), Leptospirosis
(Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae) and Canine
Parvovirus. It may be necessary to vaccinate against other diseases
and veterinary advice should be sought.
13. Adequate isolation facilities must be available.
14. A suitable worming programme must be in place at the
establishment.
15. Appropriate steps will be taken to ensure that dogs will be
provided with food, drink and bedding material and adequately
exercised when being transported to and from the breeding
establishment.
Supervision and Fire Precautions
16. Accurate records must be kept for each bitch, detailing the
information specified in the form given at Annex A, as prescribed
by The Breeding of Dogs (Licensing Records) Regulations 1999.
Details of stud dogs and of vaccination and worming regimes must
also be kept. These records must be kept up to date and available
for inspection by the authorised inspector.
17. The licensee shall ensure that a fit and proper person shall
at all times be in, or within reasonable distance from the premises
to exercise adequate supervision, and for the purpose of giving
warning and taking other necessary steps in the event of fire or
other emergency.
18. Appropriate steps must be taken for the protection of
animals in case of fire or other emergencies. Adequate fire
fighting equipment must be provided and suitably located. A means
of escape in case of fire must be maintained. An emergency
evacuation plan and fire warning procedure must be drawn up and
posted on the premises. This must include instructions as to where
the animals are to be evacuated to in the event of a fire or other
emergency. There must be adequate means of raising an alarm in the
event of a fire or other emergency. The establishment shall obtain
fire protection advice from the Fire Safety Officer of the district
authority on these matters and implement such advice.
Sale of Dogs
19. The licensee(s) must only sell dogs at their licensed
breeding establishments, or through a licensed pet shop. A dog must
not be sold to anyone (other than to a licensed pet shop), where
the licensee(s) believes that the buyer is intending to sell the
dog on.
20. Dogs must not be sold under the age of eight weeks, unless
this is to a licensed pet shop.
21. Where dogs are sold to pet shops, they must have been born
at a licensed breeding establishment. They must also be supplied to
the pet shop wearing a collar with a tag or badge clearly
displaying details of the licensed breeding establishment at which
the dog was born, its date of birth ad any identifying number
allocated to the dog by the licensed breeding establishment at
which it was born.
Non-Domestic Breeders
22. Where wood has been used in an existing construction, it
must be smooth and treated to render it impervious. Only non-toxic
products should be used.
23. All internal surfaces used in the construction are to be
durable, smooth and impervious.
24. Sleeping areas of the kennels must be insulated so as to
prevent extremes of temperature.
25. All floors of kennels and individual exercise areas should
be constructed or maintained in such a condition as to prevent
pooling of liquids.
26. Natural or artificial lighting of individual kennels must be
sufficient to allow the proper working and cleaning of kennels,
with no dark areas.
27. Kennels must be of sufficient size for dogs to stand up and
turn around comfortably. If a bench is provided for the sleeping
area, there must be in addition an area of similar size
unbenched.
28. All excreta and soiled material must be removed at least
twice daily from the living areas, and at least twice daily from
the exercise area. The floor of living areas must be kept clean and
dry.
29. All dogs must be provided with adequate facilities for
exercise. All exercise runs must have an area by the entrance,
which is paved or surfaced with a suitable material in order to,
prevent undue fouling of the ground. Exercise areas must not be
used for sleeping areas.
30. Every precaution must be taken to eliminate flies throughout
the kennel.
31. The establishment must be connected to an approved drainage
system.
32. In new constructions, exclusive kitchen facilities should be
provided for the storage and preparation of food for the dogs.
33. A sink with hot and cold running water must be provided in
the kitchen.
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This webpage was updated on
11/28/2008