Licensing of Dog Breeders

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Last revised: 13 October 2008

Dogs

Legislation

A person keeping a breeding establishment for dogs is required to hold a licence issued by the Local Authority.  A breeding establishment for dogs is defined as "..any premises which carries on a business of breeding dogs for sale" Relevant Acts : Breeding of Dogs Act 1973, Breeding of Dogs Act 1991 (External link), Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 (External link)

New applications

If you wish to apply for a Dog Breeders Licence, you may download an application form here 'Application for Licence to keep Dog Breeding Establishment (pdf, 17 KB)'
For further advice please contact the Licensing Section on 01380 724911 or email us at licensing@kennet.gov.ukPlease send completed application forms with payment to :Kennet District Council Licensing Section
Browfort, Bath Road
Devizes SN10 2AT(cheques should be made payable to 'Kennet District Council')The Licensing Section will issue a licence following a satisfactory inspection by our Animal Welfare Officer.
Premises are then subject to inspection annually upon the renewal of the licence.

Fees & charges 2008/09

  • New applications      £180
  • Renewals (annual)    £180

Current Licence holders

There are currently no Dog Breeders licenced in Kennet.

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Premises

Expiry Date

ABR001Honeywood Stables
Oak Lane
Easterton
Devizes
SN10 4PD		31 Dec 2008