Breeders & Buyers

Dog and cat breeder registration is changing - click here to learn more.

Registration

Anyone who sells a dog or cat they’ve bred, intentional or not, must be registered as a breeder in Dogs and Cats Online. It costs $75 to register as a breeder on Dogs and Cats Online.

If you wish to operate a business which involves dogs, you will need to fill out an application for registration of a business involving dogs form and submit to Council.

For more information on registering as a breeder, visit Breeder Registration from Dogs and Cats Online.

De-sexing Exemption

While your breeder registration is active, you are exempt from de-sexing your breeding dogs/cats.

If you de-register or your registration lapses, you must de-sex your dog/cat unless you have another valid exemption.

Breeding & Selling

If you wish to sell dogs and cats that you have bred, there are 6 basic rules you must adhere to. See Dogs and Cats Online for the current requirements.

When advertising your puppies or kittens for sale, you must ensure you include :

Your name & phone number
Name & phone numbers of all individuals involved in breeding
DACO breeder registration numbers of all individuals involved in breeding

To view an example, click here.

Buying

While buying a new puppy or kitten is an exciting time, it is important to make sure the seller you are purchasing from is operating within the law as well as understanding your legal obligations once you become a paw-rent. Visit the below resources for more information -