Dog Breeder's Licence

Under the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973, as amended by the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 >> , you must have a licence from the local authority to keep a breeding establishment for dogs.

What is a breeding establishment? >>

How long does a licence last and how much will it cost? >>

Where can I get an application form? >>

Contact Us:

Telephone: (023) 9244 6667

Email: ehenvironment@havant.gov.uk

Visit: Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX

Breeding Establishments

A breeding establishment is defined as follows:

• A person keeps a breeding establishment for dogs at any premises if he/she carries on at those premises a business of breeding dogs for sale
• A person whose bitch or bitches give birth to five or more litters in any 12 month period is presumed to be carrying on a dog breeding business
• In general, a breeder whose rate of litter production brings him/her within this category will have to be licensed
• Bitches count towards the qualifying total if they are kept at any time during the 12 month period by the applicant/licence holder at the premises at which he/she is carrying on the business of breeding dogs for sale; or if they are kept at those premises by any of his/her relatives
• "Premises" includes a private dwelling

Duration and cost of a Breeder's Licence

There is an application fee which must be paid at the time the application is made. Follow this link to find current licence fees >>.

A Breeder's licence is usually issued on 1st January. Your premises will be inspected by a vet and you may have to pay extra for this.

Applying for a Licence

If you wish to apply for a licence you can:

• download, print and complete a Dog Breeder's Licence Application Form (PDF 32 kb ) >> ; or
• ask us to send an application form.