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Breeding Legislation Flashcards

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What regulation does breeding animals come under?

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Animal Welfare (licensing of activities involving animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021

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What does the regulation cover?

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  • covers the licensing of a range of activities that require a license from a local authority
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What does the regulation include?

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  • selling animals as pets as a business
  • engaging in animal rehoming activities
  • operators of animal welfare establishments
  • breeding of dogs, cats and rabbits
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What are the 3 aims of the regulation?

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  • provide for licensing authorities to charge fees and inspect premises
  • modernise and replace previous licensing requirements for dog breeding and pet sales by allowing licenses to be suspended or revoked and issued for periods of up to 3 years based on a risk assessment
  • they also prevent the commercial sale of puppies or kittens not bred by the seller
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What does the regulation prohibit the supply and sale of?

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  • unweaned animals
  • mammals weaned at an early age
  • non-mammals that are incapable of feeding themselves
  • puppies, kittens, and ferrets under 8 weeks old
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What are the license conditions?

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  • 1 to 3 years
  • local authority responsible for granting licenses
  • license is issued after satisfactory inspection of the establishment
  • license must be displayed on premises and website
  • if refused can be appealed
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What rules does the license set for the breeder?

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  • no puppy, kitten or kitten under 8 weeks old may be sold
  • number of breeding females on premises must not exceed the maximum number specified on the license
  • opportunities must be given to puppies, kittens and kits to socialise and become habituated to noises, objects
  • specifies requirements to ensure the following welfare needs are met from breeding females and their young for each species
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What must breeders do before selling puppies?

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  • puppies must be microchipped and registered on database to breeding license holder before sold
  • accurate records of breeding activities must be kept
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When should a licence be obtained?

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  • any premises where the business of breeding dogs, cats or rabbits for sale is carried out
  • a licence must be obtained from the local authority
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When is a person presumed to be a breeder?

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  • a total of 3 or more litters are born to bitches or queens over a 12 month period
  • excludes breeding of assistance dogs
  • a total of 6 or more litters for rabbits over a 12 month period
  • excludes rabbits used for meat production
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At what age can females be first bred?

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Dog - 12 months

Cats - 10 months

Rabbits - 5 months

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How many litters can each species have in a 12 month period?

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Dog - no more than 1 litter

Cat - no more than 2 litters

Rabbits - no more than 4 litters

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How many litters can each species have in their lifetime?

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Dog - no more than 6 litters

Cat - no more than 8 litters

Rabbit - no more than 16 litters

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At what age should each species no longer be bred?

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Dog - aged 8 years or more

Cat - aged 8 years or more

Rabbits - aged 6 years or more

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When should each species receive a caesarean section?

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Dog - after having 2 litters delivered by c-section

Cat - after having 1 litter delivered by c-section

Rabbit - n/a

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What information should breeders keep record of?

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  • individuals in each litter, dob, gender, colour
  • number per litter
  • breeding females
  • number and dates of mating and age at mating
  • number of litters
  • vet history
  • parents and sale/supply dates
  • age of individual when sold
  • microchip number
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What does category 3 breeds mean?

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  • specific health condition including those with exaggerated conformation of the eyes, skin, dentition, movement and respiratory function
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What must category 3 breeders do?

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  • need to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of the breed concerned
  • robust selection and health screening procedures must be in place and sufficient to minimise risk of extreme confirmations in any offspring produced
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What are the 4 responsibilities of breeding licence holders?

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  • be aware of any health risks specific to the breed
  • seek veterinary advice on the suitability of an animal for breeding
  • not breed from animals that show fear or aggression
  • not breed from dogs that required surgery to rectify a conformation
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What are the 4 reasons why we need breeding legislation?

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  • to protect the health and welfare of breeding females and their offspring
  • to promote high standards of health and welfare during breeding practices
  • to reduce risk of inherited disorders from selective breeding
  • to prevent establishments operating as profit only businesses
21
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What occurs on puppy farm breeds?

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  • bitches are bred too young and continuously
  • puppies are removed too early from their mother
  • puppies are more prone to health problems
  • not likely they receive veterinary treatment
  • 30% of pups become ill or die before turning 1
  • pups are more likely to show fear, anxiety, stress, anger
  • pups aren’t properly socialised
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What are the 5 consequences of selective breeding?

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  • conformation-related disorders
  • congenital effects
  • genetic disorders
  • stress and pain
  • behavioural problems
23
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How do behavioural problems occur due to bad breeding?

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  • selecting for exaggerated conformations deprives the animals opportunity to express natural behaviours and compromises communication
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How do brachycephalic breeds have a poor conformation?

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  • they have narrowed nostrils so have difficulty breathing
  • dysfunctional breathing and temperature control
  • obstructed air flow
  • tire more quickly
  • coughing, choking and vomiting
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How do cavalier King Charles spaniels have a poor conformation?

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  • their small skull size reduces the space required to fit the brain
  • this results in the brain being compressed
  • cysts develop in the spinal cord blocking flow of cerebral spinal fluid
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How do crossbreeds have a poor conformation?

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  • strong chance for congenital health issues
  • have unknown temperaments
  • potential for high-risk deliveries
27
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What is puppy trade?

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  • the illegal puppy trade is a profitable business and there is a high demand for for popular breeds
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Why is the puppy trade illegal?

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  • they are bred under poor welfare conditions
  • receive no veterinary care
  • pups are taken from their mother too young
  • more likely to have inherited disorders/behavioural issues
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Key facts about ear cropping?

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  • illegal procedure in the UK
  • illegal to import dogs with cropped ears
  • increased number of reports of ear cropping
  • affects ability to communicate and is painful

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