Office of Local Government

Breeders

Whether your pet has had an accidental litter, or you are a professional, recognised breeder, the NSW Digital Pet Registry helps you meet your legal requirements as a breeder in NSW.

Find out more about mandatory breeder identification numbers, lifetime breeding limits and strengthened advertising requirements. 

Anyone involved in breeding cats and dogs must understand and follow the obligations in the relevant legislation and regulations.

All cats and dogs are required to be identified with a microchip number before they are sold or given away. 

Transfer ownership of microchipped pets to NSW residents instantly using the NSW Pet Registry.

Find out how to register your breeding pet on the NSW Pet Registry. You must do this at council and provide additional documentation.

Find out how to become a recognised cat or dog breeder in NSW.