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Animal Welfare (Dogs) Regulations 2016
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19 Breeding of dogs
(1) A person with care or charge of a bitch must ensure that the bitch is not mated until after her first oestrous.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(2) A person with care or charge of a bitch must ensure that the bitch does not have more than 2 litters in any 18-month period.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(3) A person must not breed a dog that, at the time of mating, is unwell, injured or suffering from a disease.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.