Response 886837

Response to request for information

Response date

25 May 2022

Request

1. The number of licenced dog breeders between 1 Jan 2021 & 31 Dec 2021.
2. Additionally can you provide a breakdown as follows:
   1. The number of dog breeding licences issued in both 2021 to licence holders who have bred one or two litters? 
   2. The number of dog breeding licences issued in both 2021 to holders who have bred three or more litters?
3. The total number of breeding bitches present at licensed premises in your local authority between 1 Jan 2021 & 31 Dec 2021.
4. How many licences have been issued to those selling kittens as pets in the course of a business 1 Jan 2021 & 31 Dec 2021. 

Response

1) The number of licenced dog breeders between 1 Jan 2021 & 31 Dec 2021. 4

2) Additionally can you provide a breakdown as follows -

1. The number of dog breeding licences issued in both 2021 to licence holders who have bred one or two litters? Information not held.
2. The number of dog breeding licences issued in both 2021 to holders who have bred three or more litters? Information not held.

3) The total number of breeding bitches present at licensed premises in your local authority between 1 Jan 2021 & 31 Dec 2021. 21

4) How many licences have been issued to those selling kittens as pets in the course of a business 1 Jan 2021 & 31 Dec 2021. None