Listed Breeders

Looking after the welfare of a breed that is becoming popular can be very difficult. As a breed becomes more popular less reputable breeders ("puppy factories") start producing litters for quantity, rather than quality. Some dogs in other breeds have been bred in appalling conditions. Dogs that are bred without regard to lineage have a much higher risk of carrying genetic disorders that can lead to disability or premature death, causing pain and anguish to both dog and owner. In order to provide a level of confidence in the quality of dogs being bred, the Society is seeking to establish a list of breeders that are members of the Society, have agreed to abide by the Society's Breeding Protocols, and in the view of the Society have maintained their reputation.

Establishing a list of breeders requires the agreement of Breeding Protocols and the establishment of processes within the Society for the review of a breeders reputation. These processes must be fair and allow for consideration of complaints and appeals. Care must be taken to avoid bias, or the perception of bias. The Society Committee is currently investigating appropriate governance and processes to enable an effective list of breeders to be created.

Breeding Protocol

The society has drafted a Health Protocol for testing of significant diseases.

This protocol includes regular testing of breeding stock and exclusions from breeding for animals that have been diagnosed with a significant disease.

Matched and Hatched

For enquiries on recent or upcoming litters, please contact the Society Puppy Coordinator