Welcome to Business
Dog breeding
Establishments used for the breeding of
dogs are controlled by the Breeding of
Dogs Act 1973.
You must obtain a licence from the
council to keep a breeding
establishment.
A breeding establishment means any premise where five or more litters are produced in any 12 month period.
The licence fee for 2008 to 2009 is £123.
A breeding establishment means any premise where five or more litters are produced in any 12 month period.
The licence fee for 2008 to 2009 is £123.
How to apply
You can download the application form from the attachments box below.Before we grant a licence you must be able to demonstrate that the accommodation is suitable and the animals are well fed, exercised and protected from disease and fire.
Attachments
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Application for dog breeding establishment licence (PDF 37KB)
Application for dog breeding establishment licence (Word 42KB)Related Links
- Breeding and Sale of Dogs Act 1999
http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1999/19990011.htm (Opens in new window)
Who to Contact
Environmental Health and Consumer Protection
Telephone: 0151 443 4723
Write to or Visit:
Municipal Buildings,
Cherryfield Drive,
Kirkby
L32 1TX
Email: food.health.and.safety@knowsley.gov.uk
Telephone: 0151 443 4723
Write to or Visit:
Municipal Buildings,
Cherryfield Drive,
Kirkby
L32 1TX
Email: food.health.and.safety@knowsley.gov.uk
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