Establishments used for the breeding of dogs are controlled by the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973. A breeding establishment relates to any premises where more than two bitches are kept for the purpose of breeding for sale.

Licences cannot be issued if the applicant is disqualified under any of the following acts:

  • The Breeding of Dogs Act 1973
  • The Pet Animals Act 1951
  • The Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954
  • The Protection of animals (Cruelty to Dogs) (Scotland) Act 1934

Application form to keep a Breeding Establishment for Dogs (14KB PDF file)

Application form to keep a Breeding Establishment for Dogs (26KB WORD file)

Dog registration

The Kennel Club are responsible for dog registration.

Contact us

Environmental Health
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
Walthamstow  E17 4JF

email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
tel 020 8496 3000