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# QLD - Entire Female Dog Rules

# Queensland — Entire Female (Breeding Bitch) Dog: Legal & Registration Guide

**BreedBuddies Knowledge Base — Australia**
*Last verified: 9 July 2026*

## Quick Facts

| Question | Answer |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Is desexing mandatory?** | No. |
| **Can she stay entire?** | Yes, no permit needed just to own her. |
| **Identifier needed** | A Supply Number, required within 28 days of her litter's birth (limited exemptions apply, e.g., working dog breeders). |
| **Registration body** | Queensland Dog Breeder Register (QDBR), Department of Primary Industries. |

## Summary
Queensland ties breeder paperwork to the litter, not to owning an entire dog — register and microchip her as normal, then apply for a **Supply Number** once she actually has puppies.

## Registering Your Breeding Female
* **Microchip and register** her with council as normal.
* Apply for a **Supply Number** through the QDBR within 28 days of her litter's birth.
* Include the Supply Number and microchip number in all advertising.
* Check your local council's own code of practice for any additional housing or dog-number rules.

## Litter & Welfare Limits
* A whelping or nursing female should be housed alone in a quiet, warm, dry area.
* Vet guidance is recommended on calcium intake during pregnancy and lactation.
* No state-wide litter cap or minimum breeding age is set; some councils publish their own breeding codes of practice with housing and welfare standards.

## Official Sources

| Authority | Link |
| :--- | :--- |
| Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 | [legislation.qld.gov.au](https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2008-074) |
| Queensland Dog Breeder Register | [qdbr.dpi.qld.gov.au](https://qdbr.dpi.qld.gov.au) |

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*Disclaimer: General information only, current as at the verification date above — not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your local council and state or territory authority before breeding, advertising, or registering your dog.*