The International Bully Club  works to ensure that the breeding of dogs is carried out in a sustainable, humane and responsible way. In this section, you will find useful resources for breeders and buyers.

• A IBC Certificate of recognition for having met the criteria set forth by the IBC Certified Breeder program
• Your Title of IBC Certified Breeder will be proudly displayed on all IBC registration certificates.
• Your Kennel name listed on the IBC website as a Certified Breeder,with a presentation include all the information on your breeding ,with to your contacted
• A 10% discount on all services and show dogs, from International bully Club (IBC)
• The fee for applying to become a IBC Certified Breeder is a yearly fee of $150. All criteria must be met annually to ensure that all Certified breeders are in compliance with the rules set by the IBC Certified Breeder program.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANTING OF A REGISTERED KENNEL NAME. APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL BE VERIFIED THROUGH REVIEW OF IBC RECORDS.

KENNEL NAMES

Register a Prefix

A Prefix/Affix is word registered by a person/s for their sole use in the registered names of dogs.

A Kennel Name is an exclusive word that is associated with you and your dogs. Known as your ‘breeder signature’, a Kennel Name will set your puppies aside from those of anyone else.

You can include your Kennel Name within the names of your puppies at the point of registration as well as add to an existing name of a dog in your current registered ownership.

• A maximum of two Registered Kennel Name owners is allowed.
• The name may be a unique word created by the applicant.
• The name may contain a maximum of two words and a maximum of 15 total characters and spaces.
• A kennel name may not contain any derogatory or discriminatory words.
• Applicant may not have an interest in a pet store or dog dealership.

_Breeding

_{When you breed animals, you have a number of obligations to ensure your animals are healthy}

• _{Provide clean and spacious accommodation for dogs, protecting them from other animals and environmental damage}
• _{Feed and exercise dogs regularly}
• _{Treat any health issues promptly, with regard to the welfare of all animals in your care}
• _{Register all your dogs as appropriate}
• _{Pass on any relevant documentation to buyers of pups.}

RESPONSIBLE BREEDING GUIDE

Ensuring that breeders of dogs operate responsibly and humanely is a key part of the IBC work.

Breeding is not as simple and lucrative as people would think. It requires a great amount of skill, dedication and knowledge. Despite the high price tag on a well-bred, healthy puppy, breeders make very little money from the sale of a litter. It should therefore not be undertaken lightly and without prior consultation and advice from your breeder..

All breeders who wish to have their pups registered with the IBC must agree to our code of ethics, which mandates strict standards among  breeders.

Sultaniale Pregnancies

Excessive breeding is damaging for the health of mothers. For this reason, any bitch used for breeding must be over one year of age and below eight years of age. Bitches can whelp no more than four litters in her lifetime. If a breeder wants to exceed these conditions, for any reason, he or she must first seek and obtain permission to do so from the International Bully Club.

CONDITIONS

Like all animals, pups and parents should be kept humanely, with warm shelter and adequate space in which to exercise. Housing and play areas should be kept clean and free of potential hazards, while appropriate food should also be provided regularly.

SELLING

Breeders should only sell dogs to owners that are aware of their responsibilities and obligations. They should also hand over all documentation relevant to a pup’s parentage, registration and health background

CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING A DOG BREEDING ESTABLISHMENT:

In order to comply at the end of the welfare of dogs .. the owner or manager of a dog breeding establishment should provide accommodation and equipment which suits the physical, behavioural and social requirements of the dogs held. The owner should protect the dogs from other animals and adverse environmental conditions, provide sufficient space for dogs to stand, move around freely, stretch fully and rest, along with sufficient quantities of appropriate food and clean water to maintain good health and support optimal growth and reproduction. Owners or managers should also protect the dogs from disease, distress, injury, fear and pain, maintain the hygiene of the breeding premises and health of the dogs held, and ensure the premises is appropriately licensed uunde

STAFF

An adequate number of staff should be available to cater to the size of the establishment and the number of dogs being kept. Staff must comply with dog welfare legislation and must have experience in handling dogs. Formal training in animal care is encouraged. Staff should be competent and be aware of their responsibilities.

ANIMAL CARE

Grooming must be to at least a minimum standard of care required for a dog’s breed. Coats should not be left unduly dirty, tangled or unkempt. Dogs should be protected from distress, injury, and excessive or rough handling. They should be fed adequately and regularly to maintain good health as appropriate to their breed, with clean water available at all times.

Bedding should be appropriate and cleaned regularly, and all reasonable measures should be taken to prevent and control the spread of infectious disease. A suitable treatment and prevention programme to control endoparasites such as roundworms or tapeworms and ectopa rasites (including fleas and lice) should  be in place, along with a suitable vaccination programme advised by a veterinary practitioner. Dogs should be exercised appropriately.

HYGIENE

Dog kennels, housing and exercise areas should be kept clean and maintained in a good state of repair. Faeces should be removed at least once daily. Kennels, housing and exercise areas should be cleaned and disinfected before new dogs or puppies are introduced or after an outbreak of infectious disease. A suitable vermin control programme should be in place.

HEALTH CHECKS

Each dog should be checked at least once a day to monitor its health and well-being, and more frequently in the case of whelping bitches. The check should cover general health, and any change in the health status of any dog should be reported promptly to the perso n in charge. Veterinary attention should be obtained promptly if needed. Any dog known or suspected to be suffering from an infectious disease should not be admitted to the premises or else placed in suitable isolation.

The operator of the premises should be a client of a veterinary practice. Veterinary attention must be obtained immediately in cases of suspected exotic diseases such as rabies.

RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION

• A reproduction of microchipof the dog to enable its identification
• The address of the dog breeding establishment at which the dog is kept
• The date of birth and sex of the dog
• The dog’s colouring and any particular feature or features that distinguish the dog.

INSPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT

The IBC deduction can order inspections of a dog breeding establishment at all reasonable times. Routine inspections wil l be by arrange ment.

Premises that fail to match the standards set ou IBC be issued  witha Notice, an Improvement Notice or a closure notice in extreme cases...

CODE OF ETHICS :

 UNDERTAKING

Each person, upon signing an application for registration or transfer of ownership and being duly elected to associate membership of the International Bully Club, shall, in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the IBC, be also bound by the IBC Code of Ethics relating to Responsible Dog Owner / Breeder  set out under Section 2 hereof.

 COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF ETHICS

In consideration of accepting an application to register or transfer I pledge to the IBC  that:-

I shall breed in accordance with the breed standard. I shall not knowingly breed or sell a dog with health problems.

I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs or dogs placed by me written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such.

I shall not allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind.

II shall ensure when selling a dog to another person that all documents as required by the IBC will be supplied to the purchaser, i.e. Registration Certificate with the application for Transfer of Ownership duly signed, and that the microchip number recorded thereon refers to the dog concerned.

I shall ensure when selling a dog to another person that they are informed of any Endorsements/restrictions placed on the registration of the dog. Endorsements/ restrictions must be applied for on the correct application form supplied by the IBC and duly signed by the breeder. Endorsements/restrictions may only be placed on or removed subject to approval by the IBC ..

 FAILURE TO OBSERVE

Any person failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics will have all CURRENT AND future applications referred to the Board of Directors for their consideration.

Requirements

Anyone seeking to carry out dog breeding  has a number of legal obligations in addition to those of any pet owner.

The Dog Breeding Establishments Act  , establishes regulations for anyone keeping six or more female dogs which are more than six months old and are capable of breeding.

Constructing and Maintaining a Dog Breeding Establishment

In order to comply with the Act the owner or manager of a dog breeding establishment should provide accommodation and equipment which suits the physical, behavioural and social requirements of the dogs held. The owner should protect the dogs from other animals and adverse environmental conditions, provide sufficient space for dogs to stand, move around freely, stretch fully and rest, along with sufficient quantities of appropriate food and clean water to maintain good health and support optimal growth and reproduction. Owners or managers should also protect the dogs from disease, distress, injury, fear and pain, maintain the hygiene of the breeding premises and health of the dogs held,..

REQUIREMENTS :

• Certified Breeder participants demonstrate a commitment to the community, dedication to improving the ibc breed, along with breeding and producing dogs who are title winners.

• The Following criteria must be met by anyone choosing to participate in the international bully club Certified Breeder program.

• Establishes regulations for anyone keeping 3 or more female dogs which are more than 6 months old and are capable of breeding.

• Each application for a Registered Kennel Name is considered on its merit. Application data will be verified through IBC records. The granting of a IBC Registered Kennel Name is at the sole discretion of the International Bully  Club. IBC reserves the right to reject an application or revoke a name once it has been registered. The granting of a Registered Kennel Name does not imply endorsement of any kennel or its stock by the  internazional Bully Club

Download and print the form below to apply for Certified Breeder status with the IBC 

If you have any questions about the application process or would like us to email you a form please contact the IBC office

The IBC reserves the right to deny or revoke any certifcate kennal , as well, rules are subject to change per the IBC at any time as deemed necessary.