Official Notice — Breeding Registration and Breeding Rules

KCP maintains a single documented process for breeding and registering litters. Members intending to breed should read the full rules before mating, because several stages carry deadlines.

The standard breeding and litter registration procedure

1. Mating.
2. Stud Certificate and a clear mating photograph, submitted online within 14 days.
3. Birth of litter.
4. Litter Intimation, submitted online within 10 days of whelping.
5. KCP approval of the Litter Intimation.
6. Online Litter Registration application.
7. Litter inspection.
8. Microchipping by KCP at approximately 9 weeks of litter age.
9. KCP verification and approval.
10. Puppies registered and pedigrees issued in the breeder’s name.
11. Pedigrees posted to the breeder’s registered address.
12. Transfer of puppies to new owners.

Each stage forms part of the permanent electronic KCP Registry.

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Before you breed

Kennel registration is available to KCP members only, and all breeders intending to breed and register litters with KCP must first obtain a registered kennel prefix.

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The rules also cover

Eligibility for breeding · requirements for the breeder · stud certificates · litter intimation, registration and inspection · microchipping · puppy registration and pedigrees · transfer to new owners · accuracy of information · health and welfare · responsible breeding · breed-specific requirements · fees · and general provisions.

Read the full rules: KCP Breeding Rules.