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Licence for breeding female cats and dogs
Who does the new breeding legislation apply to?
L I c e n c e
e s s e n t I A L s
Application for a breeders licence
The new legislation applies to any person who breeds from a female cat
What will be considered
As a breeder, you can apply for a
or dog in the ACT. Stricter conditions apply to people who breed female
when applying for a
‘Sexually entire permit’ for the
Please complete and submit this form.
cats or dogs with the intention of making a profit or commercial gain.
breeding licence?
purposes of breeding. Before
BreeDer’S DetAIlS
lodging an application for a
In accordance with section 72B(3)
breeding licence, individuals, or
Do I need a breeding licence per animal?
of the Domestic Animals Act 2000
name
businesses must hold a permit to
the following information will be
One breeding licence will be required per breeder, rather than a licence
keep an animal that is not desexed.
considered as part of an application
address
per breeding animal.
If however you do not currently
for a licence.
hold such a permit, you will need to
suburb
• the number and kind of animals
postcode
apply for one through the Domestic
Do I need to let people know I’m
kept by the applicant at the
Animal Services (DAS).
premises to which the application
a registered breeder?
phone
relates;
When you receive your licence it will
• the size and nature of the premises
What’s a breeding standard
email
contain a breeding licence number.
to which the application relates;
and can I get a copy?
As a breeder you will be required to
• the suitability of facilities on the
The Breeding Standard sets
display your breeding licence number
Do you intend to breed cats or dogs?
premises for keeping and breeding
the minimum standards that all
in any advertisements for the sale of
dogs or cats;
breeders need to comply with
puppies and kittens that have been
Cats:
Dogs:
• the potential impact on the
Animal Welfare Act
1992.
under the
bred. Penalties of up to $1500 apply if
occupiers of neighbouring
It sets conditions on the timeframe
the licence number is not included in an
Do you belong to a recognised breeding organisation?
premises;
between mating periods, maximum
advertisement.
number of litters and does not
• whether the applicant is a
Yes:
No:
allow breeding from animals with
member of a recognised breeding
How long until I need a
licence?
organisation; and
genetic deficiencies. The Breeding
If yes, please provide details below:
Standard in available from the
• whether the applicant has had any
From 15 September 2015 all breeders will require a breeding licence.
TAMS website:
offences under the
Given the legislation is new, breeders will be given until 8 January 2016
name of organisation
Animal Welfare Act 1992 or
to obtain a licence.
Domestic Animals Act 2000, in the
services/pets.
last 10 years.
membership no.
Is this licence a burden on legitimate breeders
Keeping four or more
Whilst information may be sought
who are doing the right thing?
animals.
from applicants to assist with the
Do you currently hold a permit to keep an animal that is not
No. The legislation and associated breeding standard have been designed to
Individuals, or business, who will
consideration of any application,
desexed?
protect legitimate breeders as there are strict penalties for those people who
have 4 or more animals on their
please provide any information
breed for commercial gain where the welfare of the animal is compromised.
premises, must hold a licence under
which may be relevant.
The breeding standard has minimum standards that legitimate breeders are
Yes:
No:
section 18 (dog) or section 84A (cat)
currently applying so it won’t impose an additional burden on those already
Domestic Animals Act
2000.
of the
nOte
doing the right thing.
If a licence is not currently held, one
If yes, please provide details below:
can be applied for through Domestic
As part of the consideration
Animal Services (DAS).
name (if different from above):
of any application, staff from
What is the cost for a breeding licence?
Domestic Animal Services (DAS)
At the moment, there is no cost associated with obtaining a breeding
may conduct an inspection of the
Licence no.
Are there any penalties for
licence.
premises at which the breeding is
not having a licence?
to take place.
If no, you will need to apply for a permit through Domestic Animal
Penalties can range from $1,500
Further information
Services.
for not including a breeder’s
Desexing
licence number in a “for sale”
For information on how to apply for a licence, please visit
advertisement to $7,500 for
In the ACT desexing is mandatory
services/pets or contact
breeding an animal for profit
for all dogs and cats over 6 months
Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
without holding a licence.
of age under section 75 of the
Domestic Animals Act 2000.
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