Can you breed puppies without a licence?

If you intend to breed dogs for sale, you need a licence regardless of the type of property you are operating from, even if it is your home. You will need a licence if you want to breed dogs and are breeding: three or more litters of puppies per year (unless you can show that none of the puppies has been sold)

Do you need a breeding license for one litter?

Do I require a dog breeding licence? A breeding licence is required for anyone breeding three or more litters in a 12-month period, unless they can show that none of the puppies have been sold. This is a reduction from the previous litter test of five or more litters.

How many litters can you have without a license?

The new scope requires that a licence is obtained by anyone “breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period.” The new Regulations reduce the threshold from 5 litters before requiring a licence to 3 litters.

Do you need a licence to breed puppies UK?

Contact your local council to apply for a licence to breed dogs in England. You need this licence if you: breed 3 or more litters in a year and sell any of the puppies.

Can you sell puppies If you are not a breeder?

Breeders can only sell puppies they have bred themselves, and only from the place the puppy was bred and reared. Puppies must be 8 weeks old before they can be sold or leave their mum.

Is it illegal to sell puppies?

A re-homing number can only be used be recognized re-homing organisations. Exemptions apply to working dogs that do not require a microchip under the Companion Animals Act. Also, the law does not apply to menacing, dangerous and restricted dogs, as it is illegal to sell or advertise these dogs in NSW.

Do you have to be a registered breeder to sell puppies?

What papers do I need to breed my dog?

5 Documents Involved with Breeding Rights

• Full Registration. If you plan on breeding your dog and want both your female and her pups registered with the AKC, full registration is required.
• Ownership Certificate.
• Certification of Good Health.
• Vaccine and Health Records.
• Pedigree Certificate.

How many litters can a puppy have in a year?

It’s possible for a female dog to have a maximum of three litters a year. Female dogs can go into heat around the age of six to 12 months and do not go into menopause. Assuming a dog lives to the average age of 11, a dog could have up to 30 litters.

How much is a breeding license UK?

Read page 2 for more information about when a licence is needed. It costs £391.25 plus vet fees for a new licence, which lasts for a full calendar year. An application to renew your licence costs £183.75 and £83.00 per year (licences can be issued for 1, 2 or 3 years depending on outcome of inspection).

Is it legal to sell puppies on Facebook?

So you can NOT sell puppies from your personal page. As of this writing, Facebook states on their reporting policy that animal sales are NOT allowed between individuals but ARE allowed by “businesses that sell other animals from a storefront or website.” Shelters are also allowed to place animals.