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