Cr Danita Potter - Health Services Portfolio Report - 20 September 2017

State Government’s Dog Breeder legislation

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have advised that more than 6500 breeders across the State have now signed up in response to the State’s new Dog Breeder legislation, which came into effect on the 26 May 2017. 

Anyone with a female dog that has a litter is now classed as a breeder.  A Supply Number must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) within 28 days of the litter being born. Breeders can register for free online at qdbr.daf.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, you can call 13 25 23 to register over the phone or request a hard copy application form.

All persons giving away, supplying, selling or advertising dogs or puppies must have a Supply Number that identifies the registered breeder of that dog.  This Supply Number must be included in any advertising or promotional information associated with giving away, supplying or selling a dog born after the 26 May 2017.

If a person suspects a breeder is unregistered or a supply number is invalid, or if you have other concerns about the supply of a dog, it can be reported via the Queensland Dog Breeder Register at qdbr.daf.qld.gov.au. The register will automatically refer your concern to the relevant agency for action.

Across Queensland the community has reported almost 500 concerns about dog breeders, which have been referred on to the relevant authority for processing. Most reported concerns have related to supply numbers not being included in dog advertisements, particularly online. In many cases the offending advertisements have already been removed by the time the investigating officer follows them up.

More information about the State’s Dog Breeder legislation can be obtained by visiting the Biosecurity Queensland website at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.