Dogs Queensland
Show Manager Join DOGS QLD

Become a Breeder

Why become a Breeder with Dogs Queensland

By becoming a Dogs Australia Registered Pedigree breeder with Dogs Queensland, you are demonstrating your commitment to the health and welfare of that breed. You agree to follow the Queensland Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Breeding Dogs and their Progeny, the Animal Welfare Codes of Practice for Breeding and Dogs Australia/Dogs Queensland Rules for breeding (links found below for these documents).


We highly recommend you read through the standards/policies/rules etc (Current Rules) before starting your Breeding Program.

 

BREEDERS PROGRAM

Becoming a Breeder is NOT available via online services, please print and complete the form/s below and email them to info@dogsqueensland.org.au.

Before starting your breeders, program or registering any litters, all owners of the Dam MUST be a financial Member/s of Dogs Queensland and must ALSO HAVE A FINANCIAL BREEDER’S PREFIX application submitted with Dogs Queensland. The Owner/s of a Sire which is a resident in Queensland must be a financial member/s of Dogs Queensland to be able to use their dog for Stud purposes. The granting of a Prefix is controlled by an Interstate Processing Bureau for the whole of Australia and could take up to FOUR TO SIX (4-6) WEEKS before being granted. This should be applied for in good time as you will not be able to register any litter of puppies until a Prefix has been approved.

Additional information to read before starting your breeding program: Responsible Breeding.

To apply for a Breeder’s Prefix, please complete the Application for Breeder’s Prefix and answer the Basic Breeder’s Questions (Breeder Exam Questionnaire) and attach proof of your current residential address. This can be a copy of your Driver’s Licence (front & back) or a Utilities Bill showing your name and current residential address.


The Breeders Prefix Application and Exam can also be submitted with your General Membership Application (this DOES NOT include a Community Membership), there is no waiting period before lodging the Breeder Prefix Application/Exam, but you must be a financial member first if applying at a later date for a Breeder’s Prefix).

If you need to become a Member CLICK HERE.


Please Note: Any breeding bitches will need to be in the name/s of the applicants on the application. If they are not, the dog/s will need to be transferred. This can be done by filling in the transfer application found on the back of the pedigree certificate. You then must send in the original certificate via the post (which can be folded up in a small envelope) so Dogs Queensland can issue and post out a new certificate.


Click on the forms below:

Breeders Prefix Application Form – Single or Joint Prefix (For all fees, refer to our Dogs Queensland Charges Directory)
(Please note proof of residency is required with these applications e.g. Drivers Licence front and back or a utilities bill)

 
Breeder Exam Questionnaire - Please refer to the below links to help in answering the Breeder Exam Questionnaire questions:


Things to take into consideration when putting your Prefix preferences together:

A PREFIX NAME SHALL:-

  • be limited to one (1) word, consisting of not less than four (4) not more than twelve (12) letters;
  • not include numbers, whether in numerals or words;
  • not include apostrophes, hyphens or punctuation marks of any kind, however no restrictions shall be placed on the use of the words “von” or “vom”;
  • not include names that are misleading as to sex or relationship or any word which may be considered offensive;
  • not be identical to, or similar in spelling, or phonetically, to a prefix name already registered, which could be deemed to cause misunderstanding or confusion;
  • not include breed names;
  • be protected wherever possible if it is registered with Canine Controlling Bodies Overseas.

 
These are reasons why your prefix my not be approved, If you use:-

  • a Country;
  • a Town or Suburb;
  • a complete surname or first name (partial name is acceptable);
  • a common animal name;
  • a notable person;
  • a familiar brand or company name (e.g. Disney or Coca Cola);
  • identical or similar in spelling to a prefix name that is already registered, which could cause confusion or misunderstanding;
  • phonetically, similar sounding to an already registered prefix name which could cause confusion or misunderstanding;
  • an overseas prefix that is registered with an overseas Canine Controlling Body. These shall be protected where possible;
  • cannot include the full name of any breed or dog (partial name of a breed is acceptable);
  • cannot use the word KENNEL(S);
  • may be considered inappropriate, offensive or unpronounceable;
  • an Australian Registered Business;
  • a prefix must be one (1) word, with no less than four (4) letters and no more than twelve (12) letters;
  • cannot have a number whether it is a numeral or the written word for that number

 
Note: A few tips, try looking names up on:

  • Google (make sure it is not a town or suburb in any country, a notable person etc)
  • FCI Database here (will show up as overseas Prefix)
  • ABN Lookup here (will show Australian Registered Businesses)

The more out of the box or imaginative you can be with your prefix preferences the more of a chance you have with your first preference possibly being approved.

 

Once you have received your Breeders Prefix, you have the option of advertising on the Dogs Queensland website as a breeder - Breeder Advertisement Help

 

RENEWING OR TRANSFERRING A PREFIX

If you need to renew your Breeders Prefix, print this form - Prefix Application - Renewal

If you are transferring your Prefix from another state to Qld, print this form - Prefix Application - Transfer from Interstate

If you are needing to hold a Breeders Prefix in Multiple States, print this form - Prefix Application - Hold Prefix in Multiple States

@dogsqld