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# WA - Entire Male Dog Rules

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

**BreedBuddies Knowledge Base — Australia**
*Last verified: 16 July 2026*

## Quick Answer: Do You Need a Breeding Licence?
**No.** There's no stud-specific licence in WA — just register him as normal with your local council. An "approval to breed" scheme (introduced by the *Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021*) passed Parliament in 2021 but has not commenced. So, **no breeding approval is currently required** to keep or use him at stud.

## Quick Summary

| Question | Answer |
| ---- |
| **Desexing mandatory?** | Passed into law, not yet in force. Will eventually apply by 2 years of age, not 6 months. |
| **Can you keep an entire male?** | Yes — no licence needed currently. |
| **Licensing** | No stud-specific licence yet — an "approval to breed" scheme has passed Parliament but has not commenced. |

## What the Law Says
* Governed by the *Dog Act 1976*, as amended by the *Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021*.
* Pet shop and dog-supply approval provisions commenced 26 May 2025 — but these apply to pet shops and dog suppliers, not individual stud dog owners.
* The bigger changes — mandatory desexing by 2 years old and an "approval to breed" requirement for anyone keeping a dog entire past that age — have passed Parliament but are **still not in force**.
* The centralised PetsWA registration system meant to support these changes had its development contract ended in 2025, so a firm commencement date isn't yet available.
* Until it commences, **no special approval is needed** to keep a dog entire or use him at stud.

## Can You Keep an Entire Male?
Yes — register and microchip him as normal with your local council. There's no current requirement for a breeding licence or approval simply to keep him entire or offer stud services.

## Registering With Council
* **Microchip and register** with your local council as normal.
* **No stud-specific licence** or breeding approval currently required.
* Keep an eye on the "approval to breed" scheme — once it commences, requirements may change.

## Breeder / Identifier Requirements
Microchip number is required in any advertisement. No breeder identifier scheme is currently in force beyond this — check current guidance from the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) — formerly the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) — for updates as the Stop Puppy Farming reforms progress.

## Official Sources

| Source | Authority | Link |
| ---- |
| Dog Act 1976 (as amended by the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021) | WA Legislation | [legislation.wa.gov.au](https://legislation.wa.gov.au) |
| Stop Puppy Farming reforms | Dept of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) | [wa.gov.au](https://wa.gov.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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