Skip to content
My Licensed Breeder
My Licensed Breeder
  • Home
  • About
  • What we do
    • Do I need a breeding licence?
    • Are you ready to be licensed?
    • Training Courses
    • Research
    • Products
    • Technology
  • Breeder Knowledge
  • Contact
Membership
 0

View CartCheckout

  • No products in the cart.

Subtotal: £0.00

View CartCheckout

close
  • Home
  • About
  • What we do
    • Do I need a breeding licence?
    • Are you ready to be licensed?
    • Training Courses
    • Research
    • Products
    • Technology
  • Breeder Knowledge
  • Contact

Do I need a breeding licence in Scotland?

Step 1 of 11

9%
Purpose of owning dogs or puppies?(Required)
How many dogs or puppies do you own?
How many unspayed females do you own?
Have you carried out health checks on your dogs or puppies? (physical or genetic)
Have you had a litter?(Required)
Why did you have a litter of puppies?(Required)
Are you planning on having a litter?
How many litters have you had within the last 12 months?(Required)
How many litters do you plan to have in the next 12 months?(Required)
Did you decide to keep any of the puppies?
Did you decide to keep any of the puppies?
Do you plan to keep any of the puppies?
Do you plan to keep any of the puppies?
Have you earned over £999 or more in last 12 months from breeding? (Excluding outgoings)
Have you earned over £999 or more in last 12 months from breeding? (Excluding outgoings)
Do you plan to earn £999 or more in the next 12 months from breeding? (Excluding outgoings)
Do you plan to earn £999 or more in the next 12 months from breeding? (Excluding outgoings)

You May Need a Licence

Based on your answers, it appears you may need a breeding licence, but don’t worry, we’re here to help! Visit our Resource Hub for educational material, a self-assessment tool, and more information on breeding responsibly.

Go to Resource Hub

We also encourage you to contact your local authority for guidance.
Click here to find your local council .

Additionally, speak with your accountant regarding the Business Test and 9 Badges of Trade to see how they apply to your breeding programme.

Ready to learn more? Our Training Courses provide detailed information and practical steps to ensure you’re fully prepared to meet licensing requirements and operate as a responsible breeder.

View Our Training Courses

No Licence Required

Based on your answers, it appears you do not require a breeding licence at this time. However, we strongly recommend reviewing the Nine Badges of Trade to ensure you meet all relevant guidelines and understand your responsibilities.

Visit Nine Badges of Trade

The Nine Badges of Trade will help you determine if your activities qualify as a business and whether licensing might still apply in certain circumstances.

Get More Information

Need more details about licensing requirements or our CPD-accredited courses? Fill out the form below, and a member of our team will get back to you with all the information you need.

Whether you're interested in understanding licensing rules or exploring how our courses can help you become a licensed breeder, we're here to help!

Name(Required)

Your account
  • Your Account
  • Checkout
  • Cart
Legal stuff
  • Terms & conditions
  • Cookie policy
Member tools and resources
  • Members group
  • Breeder Record Keeping
  • Do I need a breeding licence?
© My Licensed Breeder - 2025. All rights reserved.

0330 332 4932hello[@]icensedbreeder.co.uk

Go to Top