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1. The Scottish Government proposes that dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities should be regulated. Do you agree?

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To a degree although it should be done fairly to allow owners to breed once or twice without having to apply for permits etc

2. Do you agree with the proposal to set the licensing threshold for dog, cat and rabbit breeders at three or more litters a year?

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More than 3 litters a year means you are obviously doing it as a business or you aren't a responsible owner

3. Do you have any comments on the thresholds that should apply? Should these be different for the separate species?

Cats maybe higher as they are harder to control with them being out and about. Yes you should spay or neuter but some people won't have the money to do so so maybe have to look into that. There are far to many stray cats at the moment but I don't think licencing will affect them much. It will be most benifical to dogs

4. Do you agree with the proposal that a breeding dog, cat or rabbit must not give birth to more than six litters in their lifetime?

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What human gives birth more than 6 times (baring in mind litters will be approx 6-10 pups/kittens etc)

5. Do you agree with the proposal that as a condition of licensing, premises should only be allowed a maximum of 20 breeding dogs or cats within one calendar year?

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Should be less!!!!!!

6. Do you agree that individuals with unspent convictions for animal welfare offences or other criminal convictions (e.g. fraud) should not be allowed to hold a licence for breeding activities?

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7. Are there other considerations, apart from criminal convictions, that should be part of a ‘fit and proper person’ test for those running dog, cat or rabbit breeding activities?

Adequate money and insurance to look after the animals

8. The Scottish Government proposes that reasonable costs of inspections should be charged to recover costs to inspectors approved by Scottish Ministers or local authorities. Do you agree with that proposal?

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If they want the license then they should be willing to pay for their inspections

9. Should licence fees be set by the authorised inspectors, local authorities or by the Scottish Government? Do you have any comments on what cost is reasonable and what should be included in this? (For example, this might include recovery of administrative costs, or payment for the inspector’s time etc.)

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10. The Scottish Government considers that licences lasting from one to three years may be issued on the basis of a welfare risk assessment. Do you agree?

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It should be assessed annually

11. Do you think that a national list of licensed premises and activities should be kept?

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Yes definitely

12. Do you have any comments on who should be able to access information from the list, and if a charge should be made for information?

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Should be made available to everyone and no no charge. Having a charge will pop people off using it xxxxx

13. The Scottish Government believes that enforcement agencies should be able to suspend, vary or revoke licenses or issue improvement notices for minor irregularities. Do you agree with this proposal?

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14. The Scottish Government proposes that new legislation will require compliance with any relevant Scottish Government guidance as one of the licence conditions. Do you agree that this should be a condition of licensing? If you are aware of any other relevant standards please comment.

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15. Do you agree that appropriate fixed penalties should be available for minor non-compliance with the licensing legislation? (These are not currently available for animal welfare offences but may be introduced in future.)

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16. Do you agree that the Scottish Government should discourage the breeding of dogs, cats and rabbits with a predisposition for specific genetic conditions, which lead to health problems in later life?

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Yes unless there is viable treatment options and that the puppys are sold to people who are capable of providing care correctly

17. Do you agree that as a condition of licensing, any breeding practices which are likely to cause the offspring suffering in later life should be prohibited?

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18. Do you have any comment on any other appropriate measures the Scottish Government could take to discourage harmful breeding practices?

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