The short answer
Only a few jurisdictions license dog breeders. New Brunswick requires a licence for anyone who breeds and sells. Quebec requires a MAPAQ permit at 15 or more animals. Manitoba's Act includes a licence regime for breeding premises. Yukon requires permits for animal businesses. Elsewhere, general animal-welfare laws and municipal bylaws apply.
Licence or permit rules
- New Brunswick: Pet Establishment licence
- Quebec: MAPAQ permit (15 or more)
- Manitoba: licence regime for breeding premises
- Yukon: animal-business permits
No breeder licence
- Ontario (PUPS Act practices banned), BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, NWT, Nunavut
Frequently asked questions
Which provinces license dog breeders?
New Brunswick and Quebec (at 15+ animals) clearly do. Manitoba has a regime in its Act, and Yukon permits animal businesses.
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