Breeders Please Note
Under the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011 breeders should note the following:-
• A person may register 6 litters during the lifetime of a bitch
• A person may permit a greyhound bitch to have two further litters only (7th and 8th litters) provided that a veterinary certificate is obtained prior to mating the bitch stating that the pregnancy and birth do not present a risk to the health or welfare of the bitch.
This veterinary certificate must be lodged with the Irish Coursing Club, Davis Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary prior to mating the bitch.
• Any further litters (ie a 9th litter or more) will not be registered or the progeny from any further litters will not be registered in the Irish Greyhound Stud Book.
• Breeders should be aware of the number of litters their bitch may have had to ensure compliance with the conditions of the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011.