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Do I need a breeding licence in Northern Ireland?

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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 carried out health checks on your dogs or puppies? (physical or genetic)
Have you had a litter?(Required)
Have you had a litter?
Why did you have a litter of puppies?(Required)
Why did you have a litter of puppies?
Are you planning on having a litter?
Are you planning on having a litter?
How many litters have you had within the last 12 months?(Required)
How many litters have you had within the last 12 months?
How many litters do you plan to have in the next 12 months?(Required)
How many litters do you plan to have in the next 12 months?
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 Need a Licence

Based on your answers, it appears that you require a breeding licence. We recommend taking our CPD-accredited course, "The Journey to Becoming a Licensed Breeder", to help guide you through the process of obtaining your license and complying with industry regulations.

Learn More About the CPD Course

Our course offers detailed information and practical steps to ensure you're fully prepared to meet the licensing requirements and maintain compliance as a responsible breeder.

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!

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