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#  ACT - Entire Male Dog Rules

# ACT — Entire Male (Stud) Dog: Legal & Registration Guide


**BreedBuddies Knowledge Base — Australia**
*Last verified: 8 July 2026*


## Quick Answer: Do You Need a Breeding Licence?
**No** — not just to stand him at stud. Once you hold a licence to keep a dog sexually entire and he’s registered accordingly with Domestic Animal Services, that’s all you need. A separate breeders licence is only required if you plan to breed a litter yourself.


## Quick Summary


| Question | Answer |
| ---- |
| **Desexing mandatory?** | Yes, over 6 months old — unless you hold an entire-dog licence. |
| **Can you keep an entire male?** | Yes, with a licence to keep a dog sexually entire. |
| **Does that licence let you breed?** | No — it only covers staying entire. A separate breeders licence is needed to breed a litter yourself. |


## What the Law Says
* Dogs over 6 months must be desexed, unless the owner holds an **entire-dog licence** from Domestic Animal Services.
* Selling an undesexed dog over 6 months old is unlawful without a permit.
* Planning to breed a litter yourself (not just stud services)? You need a **separate breeders licence** too.


## Can You Keep an Entire Male?
Yes, with the right licence. He must already be registered and microchipped before you apply. Expect a possible site inspection and a check of any welfare convictions in the last 10 years.


If you’re only offering stud services (not breeding litters yourself), you just need the entire-dog licence — **no separate breeders licence required**.


## Registering With Council
* **Register and microchip** before applying for an entire-dog licence.
* Apply for the **'licence to keep a dog sexually entire'**.
* Also apply for a breeders licence if you’ll personally breed litters.
* Renew registration yearly; keep licence conditions (e.g., fencing) in place.


> [!WARNING]
> Keeping a dog entire without this licence past 6 months is an offence.


## Official Sources


| Source | Authority | Link |
| ---- |
| Responsible dog ownership | City Services ACT | [cityservices.act.gov.au](https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au) |
| Pets fact sheet | Canberra Community Law | [canberracommunitylaw.org.au](https://www.canberracommunitylaw.org.au) |


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*Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm with your local council before registering or advertising a dog.*


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