ATTENTION BREEDERS – NEW RULES FROM JANUARY 2018

October 20, 2017

ATTENTION BREEDERS -  NEW RULES FROM JANUARY 2018

Dear Member,

Please note changes to the Irish Kennel Club Rules and Code of Ethics which will be implemented from 1^st January 2018.

Rule 233 of the Irish Kennel Club Rules & Regulations will now read:-

1. Progeny from a Bitch under 1 year (12 months) or over 8 years of age at the time of mating, or, by a sire under 7 months or over 12 years of age at the time of mating, will not be accepted for registration unless the application is supported by satisfactory veterinary evidence.
   1. During any period of 3 years, not more than 3 litters of pups is born to a bitch.
   2. No more than four litters born in the life time of any bitch.
   3. No more than two litters born to a bitch by caesarean section.

Yours sincerely,

Marion Campbell

Secretary

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