23Breeding of dogs

23 Breeding of dogs

(1)  In this regulation –

heritable condition, with respect to a dog, means a condition that, if passed through breeding from the dog to an offspring of that dog, has the potential to cause adverse consequences to the health, or welfare, of the offspring.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a bitch must ensure that the bitch is not mated until after her first oestrous.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(3)  A person who has the care or charge of a bitch must ensure that the bitch does not exceed 5 litters in the bitch’s lifetime, unless –

(a) the person has received a written determination from a veterinary surgeon, in respect of the bitch, that the person may allow the bitch to exceed 5 litters; and

(b) the person complies with the conditions, if any, of that determination.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(4)  A person who has the care or charge of a bitch must ensure that the bitch is not mated after the bitch reaches 7 years of age, unless the person –

(a) has received a written determination from a veterinary surgeon, in respect of the bitch, that the person may breed the bitch after the bitch attains the age of 7 years; and

(b) if the bitch is mated, complies with the conditions, if any, of that determination.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(5)  A person must not breed a dog that, at the time of mating, is unwell, injured or suffering from an illness.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(6)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog that is known to have, or is reasonably suspected to have, a heritable condition must ensure that the dog is not used for breeding, unless the person –

(a) has received a written determination from a veterinary surgeon, in respect of the dog, that the person may use the dog for breeding; and

(b) if the dog is used for breeding, complied with all conditions, if any, of that determination.