Introduction, Breeding Dogs In Queensland
Businesses and authorities in both the city and country take dog breeding very seriously. They have taken the time to publish different papers and booklets to guide current and prospective dog breeders.
The city and the country do care for the many dogs that populate their areas and put a high priority on the welfare and care of each dog. You will find that the community for dog breeders reflects that same attitude.
That attitude is seen in the long process to become a dog breeder in Brisbane. Once you join you will find the dog breeders community to be friendly, helpful, and caring. To get more information on being a dog breeder and how to care for your animals there are plenty of websites providing that information.
Dog Welfare & Care Publications
Before you become a dog breeder, it would be a wise move to read the different publications and go to the applicable websites to get the right idea on how to care for your pets. That is if you want to be a part of the dog breeder’s community.
One website you can check out is the Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Dogs in WA. This website was last updated in 2020 and you can contact them to see if any of the information has changed or not.
Just click on the name to go to that website. It has subsections on roles, responsibilities, and a review of the animal welfare act of 2002.
Other Publications Include
- VCA Guidelines for Breeders
- Dogs Queensland Rules and Code of Ethics
- Dogs Queensland Breed and Breed Standards
- Queensland Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Breeding Dogs and their Progeny
Reading and following these guidelines, show that you are committed to the best welfare and care of dogs in the Brisbane area. It also shows that you care about the puppies you help bring into this world. Plus, it shows that you can be a respected part of the community as a breeder.
Dog Breeders Club In Brisbane
The good news about becoming a member of the dog breeder’s community in Brisbane is that you do not have to go it alone. There are different clubs you can join that will provide you with friendship, guidance, updated information, and more.
#1. The Dog Breeders Brisbane Club
This club is a bit strict as they warn about joining if your sole purpose of breeding is to have a backyard production system. They do work with new breeders and the club will provide them with a code of ethics to follow.
They are also about educating new dog breeders so that the latter know what they should do to provide the best care for their dogs. That knowledge goes beyond just breeding dogs and entering into the laws of the land, and being open to audit if there are complaints, etc.
There are different membership options, and you should check out their FAQ page as well. That will get you all the pertinent information before you join.
This is another club you can join and learn more about breeding dogs and what to do for their welfare and care. They do have restrictions on how many females you can own. They limit the number to 10 and they go by a veterinarian-approved code of ethics.
This club has 2 membership levels, probationary and regular membership. The latter seems to cost minimal while there is no cost listed for the probationary status.
The key to becoming a full member is to submit an audit conducted by legitimate veterinarians within 3 months after the one-year anniversary of the start of their probationary period.
Warning, do your homework on any Breeders Club that asks you to do any sort of auditing to qualify as a member. It can run into a very expensive exercise.
While not a breeder organization, it is still a great dog breeder club in Brisbane to join. You will get to interact with other dog breeders as well as show off your dog.
Their rules pertain more to the visitors to the dog show, telling them what to do when they see your dog in different situations. To book a stand in the show, you need to contact the organization by filling out a short form on the book a stand web page.
You can also meet members of different breed-specific clubs and become a part of their dog breeder’s community.
#4. The Australian Pet Welfare Foundation
Another community you can and should join would be this one. It is not a dog breeders’ community per se but it is an ideal organization to be involved with. One of the reasons why you should join this organization is that it will help you care for your dogs better.
Part of their purpose is to fund research to find better treatment for those illnesses that afflict all dogs. That is important when you want healthy dogs to breed.
Taking part in this research is another way to show that you are committed to being a caring dog breeder who wants the best for your pups and adult dogs.
You Do Not Have To Be A Member
There is a way to be a responsible dog breeder without having to join a dog breeders club in Brisbane. All you have to do is a quick internet search and you will find over 100 different breeders in the Brisbane area.
Getting to know many of them will help you be a more responsible dog breeder. Plus, it is a great way to learn about the proper code of ethics before there is a lot of pressure applied to your operation.
This is a good way to find out if you want to be a member of a club or not. However, if you are keen to have your pups of future litters sold you may want to consider advertising in advertising mediums. Be aware that if you do have a club’s registration number from a legitimate organization they will not allow you to advertise on or offline and will be quick to delete your advert. So in our opinion, it is better to have a club membership number than not to have one.
Some Final Words
Joining a dog breeders club in Brisbane is probably the best way to guide your dog breeding business. You get the best and most up-to-date information, plus, you can learn about different dog breeding tips and tricks that can help you prosper.
The utmost key to your new dog breeding operation is the proper attitude towards the welfare and care of the dogs you are breeding.
Shyne Cavalli is an accomplished Dog Breeder, and Animal welfare advocate. License and breeding registration holders: SUPPLY #: BIN0002583563378 – DBBC: D8819 – AA: 93740. She has introduced the “SHM” her brand of puppies and nurtured and cared for them since 2015. To learn more, visit her website at www.dogbreedersbrisbane.com.au. Interested in joining a Dog Breeders Club? Go to: www.dbbc.com.au
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