13Dog registration—cancellation

13 Dog registration—cancellation (1) The registrar must cancel the registration of a dog if— (a) the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the dog has died; or (b) the dog is destroyed under this Act; or

(c) the registered keeper of the dog is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal. (2) The registrar may cancel the registration of a dog if— (a) the registered keeper of the dog tells the registrar in writing that the person is no longer the owner of the dog; or (b) the registrar reasonably believes that the dog’s registered keeper has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control; or (c) the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as (d) the dog is not de-sexed as required under this Act; or (e) the registered keeper fails to comply with a written notice given in accordance with section 135A. Note A dog’s registration is also cancelled if an application to be recorded as the registered keeper of the dog is refused (see s 12 (6)).