Freedom of information response

Dog breeding licence

Publication date: 
Thursday 25 January 2024
Request: 

For the last three calendar years (2021-2023 inclusive):
a.    Number of first time applications for a dog breeding licence
b.    Number of renewal applications for a dog breeding licence
c.    Number of applications refused (with reasons for refusal if possible)
d.    Number of licences issued

In addition:
e.    The number of breeding bitches in each currently licensed establishment

Response: 

For the last three calendar years (2021-2023 inclusive):

    1. Number of first-time applications for a dog breeding licence:

2021=2 / 2022=0 / 2023=0

    1. Number of renewal applications for a dog breeding licence:

2021=3 / 2022=3 / 2023=1

    1. Number of applications refused (with reasons for refusal if possible):

2021=0 / 2022=0 / 2023=0

    1. Number of licences issued:

2021=5 / 2022=3 / 2023=1

In addition:

    1. The number of breeding bitches in each currently licensed establishment –

We do not retain this information, although numbers are checked on inspection.

Request reference:
FOI 13330