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Dog Breeding Establishments

A Dog Breeding Establishment Licence is required if a person keeps three or more breeding bitches and:

  • Breeds 3 or more litters of puppies in any 12 month period

  • Advertises 3 or more litters of puppies for sale in any 12 month period

  • Supplies 3 or more litters of puppies in any 12 month period, or

  • Advertises a business of breeding or selling puppies

Any person seeking to operate a breeding establishment must have a licence. To request an application form and associated licence conditions, please contact our Environmental Health Service, E: environmentalhealth@midulstercouncil.org