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Dog Breeding Establishment

Dog Breeding Establishments

All premises where six or more female dogs are kept which are more than 6 months old and capable of being used for breeding purposes are required to be registered under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010.

In accordance with Section 9 of the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010, the operator of a Dog Breeding Establishment must apply to their local authority responsible for the area in which it is situated for registration as a Dog Breeding Establishment(DBE).

Dog Breeding Establishment Registration/renewal form


Revised Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines

As of 1st January 2019, revised guidelines have been put in place by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD). A copy of the revised Guidelines, colour coded to show the changes made to the previous guidelines, taking into account the responses received through the public consultation process, where appropriate, and also from consultation with industry experts has also been published. See below.

Revised DBE Guidelines.pdf (size 210.4 KB)

Register of Dog Breeding Establishments

Click here to view Closure Notice issued on 7th August 2018.

Click here to view Closure Notice issued on 14th February 2020.

Click here & here to view Closure Notice issued on 28th January 2021.

Register of Dog Breeding Establishments situated in Co. Offaly pursuant to the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010
No.Name(s) of OperatorAddress of DBEMax number of breeding bitches over 6 months old permittedConditions applying to registrationInformation Notes
1Phyl & Michael HennessyBirr Street, Kilcormac, Birr, Co. Offaly22Registration Expiry date 03/10/2024     Comply with DBE Guidelines 2018Current Registration no. 24/OY/DBE/01
2Scott McEvoy  T/A Pedigree Blue PawsLowerton, Blueball,Tullamore Co. Offaly18Registration Expiry date 18/09/2024     Comply with DBE Guidelines 2018Current Registration no. 23/OY/DBE/06
3Maurice Guinan   T/A Ballinree KennelsKillyon, Birr, Co. Offaly21Registration Expiry date 15/03/2025     Comply with DBE Guidelines 2018Current Registration no. 24/OY/DBE/03
4Julija MeluhaDerreen, Cloneygowan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly18Registration Expiry date 05/03/2025     Comply with DBE Guidelines 2018Current Registration no. 24/OY/DBE/02
5Marcus KirwanDireen, Cloneygowan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly15Registration Expiry date 06/06/2025     Comply with DBE Guidelines 2018   Current Registration no. 24/OY/DBE/04

Click here to view Closure Notice issued on 01st October 2021.

Click here to view Closure Notice issued on 14th April 2023

The National database of Dog Breeding Establishments is available here.