20/11/2025
Thinking of breeding your dog?
New breeding rules come into force as of 1st December 2025
🐶 Mandatory Breeders Identification Number : ALL dog breeders should obtain a breeders identification number (BIN) through the NSW Pet Registry, even those who are only intending to breed once.
🐕 Unexpected / Accidental litters…owners should apply for a BIN within 14 days of knowledge of the pregnancy or 7 days of birth of puppies.
🐶 Advertising: microchip numbers and BIN must accompany all ‘For Sale’ adverts
🐕 Limit on Female Adult Dogs: breeders cannot keep in excess of 20 entire female dogs over 6 months old on premises (without an exemption)
🐶 Lifetime Litter Limits :female dogs are limited to 5 litters in their lifetime. This limit is decreased to 3 if litter is born by caesarean section
🐕 Staffing Levels: one member of staff per 20 dogs (over 12 weeks old) is required.