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Dog Breeding

Dog Breeding

Dog Breeding Licence

two dogs A breeding establishment means any premises where five or more litters are produced for sale in a year. No person/s may keep a breeding establishment without first obtaining a licence from us.

Apply for a licence

Fill in the dog breeding licence application form (opens in a new window) (PDF, 27KB) ( WORD, 161KB) and send this to us with a £113 fee.

Within the year the licence is granted, that licence will expire on the 31st December. The licence must be renewed before the expiry date if the premises is to continue as a dog breeding establishment.

Guidance

Before you complete your application, we advise you read the breeding dog conditions (opens in a new window) (PDF, 37KB) for your guidance. 

Further information

For further information, please  contact us for advice.

Issusing a licence

A licence may be issued if the applicant is not disqualified under any of the following Acts:

  • The Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (opens in a new window) viewed on the Office of Public Sector Information website. 
  • The Pet Animals Act 1951 (opens in a new window) viewed on the Office of Public Sector Information website. 
  

Harrogate RSPCA

 

If you can offer a pet a new start, or if you need help trying to find a lost pet, or if you'd like to volunteer to help us, contact the Harrogate RSPCA.

Phone (& Fax): 01423 886249 or e-mail


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