Licensed Dog Breeders

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding licensed dog breeders within your jurisdiction. I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: * A list of all currently licensed dog breeding establishments, including their names and addresses. * The date of the last inspection for each licensed breeder and details of any follow-up inspections. * The number of breeding dogs (male and female) present at each licensed premises. * Whether the breeding dogs undergo veterinary checks, including the date of the most recent check. * Details of the living accommodations provided for the breeding dogs, including kennel size, layout, and exercise facilities. * The maximum number of litters permitted per year for each breeder. * Any additional safeguards implemented or under consideration to prevent the breeding of medically unfit dogs. * The frequency of inspections for licensed breeders and the criteria used to assess compliance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006. * The number of complaints received regarding licensed breeders over the past five years, including the nature of the complaints and their outcomes. * The total number of dogs and bitches in each licensed kennel, as well as detailed records on each dog's destination after retirement from breeding. * The staff-to-dog ratio at each licensed breeding establishment.


FOI Reference : 2500281
Received Date: 11/03/2025