16/04/2025
DOBERMANNS AUSTRALIA
NSW have new changes to pups and breeders.
Enjoy the fines if you dont followw these new rules!
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🐶 Registration & Microchipping
• Mandatory Microchipping: All dogs must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or transferred, whichever occurs first. 
• Registration Requirements: Dogs must be registered on the NSW Pet Registry by 12 weeks of age or upon transfer of ownership. Failure to register within 28 days may result in fines. 
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✂️ Desexing & Fees
• Desexing Deadline: Dog owners are required to desex their pets by 6 months of age. 
• Additional Charges: An extra fee applies if a dog is not desexed by the 6-month deadline. 
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🐕 Breed-Specific Licensing
• Licensing for Certain Breeds: Owners of specific breeds, such as Rottweilers and Mastiffs, are now required to obtain a license. 
• Enhanced Safety Measures: Recommendations include stricter fines for unregistered dogs and minimum safety standards for enclosures, akin to those used for outdoor pools. 
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🏢 Pets in Rental & Strata Properties
• Rental Properties: Tenants must formally request permission to keep a pet. Landlords have 21 days to respond; otherwise, the request is automatically approved. 
• Strata Properties: As of November 1, 2024, new laws define “unreasonable interference” to prevent blanket bans on pets in strata schemes. 
