Non-affiliated Breeder Permit

Non-affiliated Breeder Permit

Louise Laurens

Education OfficerPH: 3205 0555

Please view this presentation and answer the short quiz

Once your quiz has been submitted and your permit processed you will

be notified

The Non-affiliated Breeder Permit allows MBRC residents to make application to keep and breed dogs or cats providing that they can establish that they can maintain, and

agree to maintain the animals nuisance free and meet the minimum standards of care

and housing

The non-affiliated breeder permit will be determined by the applicant's ability to meet:

•the permit conditions and

•property size

•housing 

•fencing

•enclosures

•proximity of neighbours and

•history of any complaints

Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008

Part 2 Purposes and application of ActDivision 1 Purposes

3 Purposes of ActThe purposes of this Act are to—(a) provide for the identification and registration of cats anddogs; and(b) provide for the effective management of regulated dogs;and(c) promote the responsible ownership of cat and dogs.Note—For the welfare of animals generally, see the Animal Care andProtection Act 2001.

Part 3 InterpretationDivision 1 Dictionary

11 What is a cat or dog(1) A cat is an animal of the species Felis catus, or domestic

cat.(2) A dog is an animal of the species Canis lupus familiaris, ordomestic dog.

Chapter 3 RegistrationPart 1 Particular person’s obligations44 Registration obligation

(1) An owner of a cat or dog must comply with section 46 toregister the cat or dog in the relevant local government’s areawithin 14 days after starting to keep the cat or dog in the areaunless the person has a reasonable excuse

Chapter 2 Identification of cats and dogsPart 1 Prescribed permanent identification devicesDivision 1 Obligation on supplier or owner of cat or dog13 Supplier must ensure cat or dog is implanted

(1) A person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, supply a cat or dog to anyone else if it is not implanted with a PID.Note—A cat or dog that is less than 8 weeks old must not be implanted with a PID

Non-affiliated Breeder Permit

**Each individual dog / cat owned by the permit holder must be registered**

Permit Conditions …

1. An onsite inspection of the property by an authorised council officer is required prior to the granting of this permit

2. All applicants must comply with the minimum standards for the keeping of the specific animal species including any conditions that may be applied to an approved permit

Permit Conditions Cont’ …

3. Applicant must complete either » On line course or» Attend course at Council

4. Applicants are to include MBRC permit number on all ads and website

A permit may be revoked at any time for a breach of permit conditions

Minimum Standards

Minimum Standards Cont’ …

• The keeper must ensure that the animal is adequately identified so that the keeper’s name, address and telephone number are readily ascertainable, and

• The keeper must ensure that waste waters from enclosures are drained in a nuisance free manner and that run-off is kept off adjoining land or as otherwise directed by an authorised person, and

Minimum Standards Cont’ …

• The keeper must ensure that excreta, food scraps and other material that is, or is likely to become, offensive is collected at least daily and, if not immediately removed from the premises, is kept in a fly proof container of a kind approved by the local government, and

Minimum Standards Cont’ …

• The keeper must ensure that any enclosure in which the animal is kept is in a clean and sanitary condition and free of dust and odour, and

The keeper must ensure that the enclosure is vermin free.

Minimum Standards Cont’ …

In addition to the general standards, a person who keeps an animal or an animal of a specified species must also comply

with the minimum standards specified for the animal or species of animal

For the avoidance of doubt, if there is an inconsistency between a general standard and a specific standard, the

specific standard shall prevail

Breed History ….

Do you know your pet’s breed history??

Breeders are required under the permit to provide general information to the new owners such as breed, health care, training etc

Eg: Terriers were bred to tirelessly hunt vermin. They have lots of attitude, excess energy and often have an independent nature. Training is required.

American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier

Fila Brasileiro

Japanese Tosa

Dogo Argentino

Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario

Restricted Breeds** DO NOT BREED **

Records …Keeping clear breeding records is highly recommended • Date of birth of each litter, colour, sex, new owner • Vet history – vaccinations, worming, issues• Identification – microchip numbers

Problems High demand for puppies and kittens often creates:

Bad breeding 1. Nervous / unsound animals2. Pets that have a tendency to snap or show aggression

Medical problems– Eyes– Skin– Joints

** Behaviour related problems are linked to, however are not limited to, genetics, environment, lack of training and hormones **

Breeding …

Have you considered the costs involved not only for the litter but if mum requires treatment or surgery?

Do you have the time required if the litter require a helping hand?

Breeding Cont’ …• Pets should be over 12 months of age to

have their first litter• Mum should be fit and in good health before

mating• Mum should be vaccinated, microchipped,

worm and flea FREE• Worms can be passed through the milk

supply or placenta

Hereditary diseases …Hereditary diseases can be passed on from the parents to the offspring

examples:

• Heart and kidney disease• Hip dysplasia• Blindness• Entropion

Take reasonable steps to avoid hereditary diseases

Genetics …• Each animal is composed of cells • Each cell has a central nucleus that contains the genetic material

inherited from its parents• The chromosomes are made up of DNA• The chromosomes are in pairs and one of each pair is inherited from

each parent – 1 from mum + 1 from dad• A gene is a particular section of a chromosome at a certain location• Each gene has a specific role in determining the development of a

certain feature of that animal• 50% of an animal’s genetic material comes from mum and 50% from dad

Genetics continued…So what does this mean for your breed?• An aggressive parent may lead to the litter having

aggressive tendencies• A parent with a genetic eye problem will pass this

trait on to the litter

A future buyer may find this very costly to fix and it can be very distressing to the animal

Ideal ‘parents’• Fit and healthy• Sound temperament• Free from hereditary disease• Mum and dad matched in size • Not displaying any genetic faults • Sexually mature (over 12 months of age)

Pets that are related should not be allowed to breed with each other (eg mother & son, father & daughter, brother & sister)

Is your pet both mentally and physically sound?

Puppies and Kittens

All puppies and kittens will learn and mimic their mother – both the good and the bad

*** A mum that panics easily will stress her litter ***

Pregnancy• Cat’s Gestation – average 63-65 days• Dog’s Gestation – average 63-65 days• Week 1 to 5 – no change • Week 5 - treat for internal and external parasites

(worms and fleas), increase food intake by 25-50% depending on breed and size of litter and feed 2-4 small meals a day and gentle exercise

• Feed good quality highly digestible growth (puppy or kitten) food

Labour• Whelping or queening area needs to be draught free dry, warm and safe

• Prior to labour starting mum may appear to be nesting, refuse food, appear restless or clingy, pant or shiver

• The puppy or kitten will pass into the cervix and this creates the urge to push

• Whelping should occur within an hour after pushing has started

• Puppies/kittens maybe delivered 5-10 minutes apart others 20-60 minutes apart

• Seek veterinary assistance if mum is straining for more than 30-40 minutes

• Please call your local vet if you are concerned at any time

When they are born …• During the first week of feeding mum will require 1.5

times her normal food intake• By week three her will require up to 3 times her

normal intake• For mum’s with large litters she should be allowed to

eat as much as she needs• As the pups/kittens start eating solid foods reduce

mum’s food intake slowly• Always ensure clean, fresh water is available

Weaning

Depending on the breed this normally occurs 3-5 weeks of age.

Reducing mum’s food intake back to her normal intake during this time will help reduce her milk. During weaning excess milk can lead to mastitis – the inflammation of the mammary glands.

Puppies and kittens …

• 3-4 weeks - teeth will begin to appear

• Soft, moist solid foods can be introduced

• 6-7 weeks – 4-5 small meals a day

• Feed each one separate to ensure everyone is eating

Puppies and Kittens continued …• Worm all puppies and kittens fortnightly starting at 2 weeks of age

READ THE ADVICE GIVEN ON THE WORMING PREPARATION BEFORE DOSING

• Provide plenty of soft toys to play with – this builds up muscles, coordination and social skills

• Play a radio or tv so your puppies and kittens can hear new sounds• Spend time with each puppy and kitten – gently handle them • Knowing your litter will help place them in the right home• 8 weeks is the optimum age to go to their new home as the pups will

be able to best adapt to the outside world away from its siblings

Socialisation …

The first 3-4 months of life are the most important, correct and positive socialisation is vital for the healthy development of the animal

Responsible Breeder Understands

Keeping of the petsWelfare of the petsBreeding of the petsSelling of the petsDispose of petsGood record keeping

Let your litter have the best start in life and be …

• Well formed

• Well fed

• Free from parasites

• Well adjusted

Local Laws Requirements

Adequate Fencing

Effective control

New owner information …• Vaccination certificate• Microchip paperwork including change of

ownership paperwork• Worming chart• General information including • Diet, grooming, training,• Receipt of sale

Generic handouts for all new owners will be available for all permit holders

Please complete the following quiz ….

Good luck

Dog Groups …Do you know your dogs history??

Toys, Terriers, Gundogs, Hounds, Working, Utility and Non-sporting

Dog Breeders are required under the permit to provide general information to the new owners such as health care, training etc

Generic information will be available from Council

Toys …Bred to be loving companions Robust and Extremely tough

Affenpinscher, Australian Silky Terrier, Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua (long and smooth coat), Chinese Crested Dog, English Toy Terrier, Griffon Bruxellois, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, King Charles Spaniel, Lowchen, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Tibetan Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier

Terriers …Bred to tirelessly hunt verminLots of attitude, excess energy, independent nature

Airedale Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier (miniature), Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Fox Terrier (smooth and wire), German Hunting Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier; Skye Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tenterfield Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier

Gundogs …Bred to find and retrieve game Need regular, invigorating exercise

Bracco Italiano, Brittany, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel (American), Curly Coated Retriever, English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Flat Coated Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Gordon Setter, Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla, Irish Red and White Setter, Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, Italian Spinone, Labrador Retriever, Lagotto Romagnolo, Large Munsterlander, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Pointer, Sussex Spaniel, Weimaraner, Weimaraner (longhair), Welsh Springer Spaniel

Hound …Bred to track using sight or smell

Scent hounds - use their smell to follow a trail Sight hounds - use speed and stamina

Afghan Hound, Basenji, Basset Fauve De Bretagne, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Bluetick Coonhound, Borzoi, Dachshund (long haired, miniature long haired, smooth haired, miniature smooth haired, wire haired, miniature wire haired), Deerhound, Finnish Spitz, Foxhound, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Greyhound, Hamiltonstovare, Harrier, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Pharaoh Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Sloughi, Whippet

Working …Bred to help man - guarding, leading, guiding, tracking, pulling carts, water rescues, etc

Require training - active minds

Australian Cattle Dog, Australia Kelpie, Australian Shepherd, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Bearded Collie, Bergamasco Shepherd, Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois, Tervueren), Border Collie, Bouvier De Flandres, Briard, Collie (rough and smooth), Dutch Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Komondor, Kuvasz, Maremma Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Old English Sheepdog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Pumi, Shetland Sheepdog, Swedish Lapphund, Swedish Vallhund, Welsg Corgi (Cardigan and Pembroke), White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Utility …

Includes large breeds of livestock guardian, rescue and messenger type dogs

Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Bermese Mountain Dog, Black Russian Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Central Asian, Shepherd Dog, Dobermann, Dogue De Bordeaux, German Pinscher, Italian Corso Dog, Kangal Dog, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Pyrenean Mastiff, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Rottweiler, Samoyed, Schnauzer, Schnauzer (giant), Schnauzer (miniature), Shiba Inu, Siberian Huskey, Spanish Mastiff, St Bernard, Tibetan Mastiff

Non sport …

Boston Terrier, British Bulldog, Canaan Dog, Chow Chow; Dalmatian, Eurasier, French Bulldog, German Spitz (Klein and Mittel), Great Dane, Japanese Spitz, Keeshound, Lhasa Apso, Peruvian Hairless Dog, Peruvian Hairless dog (medium and small), Poodle (minature, standard and toy), Schipperke, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Xoloitzcuintle

American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier

Fila Brasileiro

Japanese Tosa

Dogo Argentino

Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario

Restricted Breeds** DO NOT BREED **

Breed names

Registration names:

ANKC – Australian National Kennel Council

Spoodle = cocker spaniel x or poodle x

RecordsBreeding records – DOB, colour, sex, new owner

Identification – microchip numbers

MBRC Code of ethics is currently being developed for non-affiliated breeders

Problems High demand for pups often creates:

Bad breeding 1. Nervous / unsound2. Tendency to snap and show aggression

Medical problems– Eyes– Skin– Joints

** Behaviour related problems are linked to, however are not limited to, genetics, environment, lack of training and hormones **

Cat breeds …Groups 1 to 4

Cat Breeders are required under the permit to provide general information to the new owners such as health care, training etc

Generic information will be available from Council

Cats …Group1

Persian, Exotic SH, Birman, Turkish Van, Norwegian Forest Cat, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Siberian

Cats …

Group 2

Siamese, Foreign White (Shorthair/Longhair), Balinese, Oriental Shorthair, Oriental Longhair (Javanese)

Cats …)

Group 3

British Shorthair, Manx / Cymric, Chartreux, Scottish Fold (Shorthair/Longhair), Scottish Shorthair, Selkirk Rex (Long & Shorthair), Russian, Abyssinian, Somali, Burmese, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, German Rex, Korat, Australian Mist, Ocicat, Bengal, Japanese Bobtail (Shorthair / Longhair), Singapura, Tonkinese, Bombay, Burmilla (Long & Shorthair), Sphynx, Egyptian Mau, La Perm (Long & Shorthair)

Cats …

Group 4

Companion Pets

Responsible BreederKeeping of the petsWelfare of the petsBreeding of the petsSelling of the petsDispose of petsGood record keeping

Non-affiliated Breeder Permit •Application Fee (non refundable) $130

•Annual Renewal Fee $ 25 

•Each animal $ 20

**Each individual dog / cat owned by the permit holder must be registered**

Local Laws Requirements

Fencing

Effective control

Generic handouts for all new owners will be available for all permit holders

Please hand in your question card ….