S.L. 437.101 Art. 10Breeding and sale of dogs.

(1) Breeders intending to breed more than four litters a year shall register with the Director by applying for a licence using the form in Schedule B and they shall thereafter pay the annual licensing fee laid down in Schedule A. Breeder licensing costs may be published by the Director from time to time in the Gazette.

(2) Breeders shall keep accurate breeding records, including the whelping date, name of sire, sexes of the puppies born, number of puppies born and deaths, if any.

(3) No person shall:

(a) mate a bitch which is less than twelve months old;

(b) whelp more than six litters from one bitch;

(c) whelp two litters within a period of twelve months from the same bitch;

(d) sell a puppy before it is at least eight weeks old.