Registering a Dog
Who decides what is a working dog and what is a non-working dog?
The Dog Control Act 1996 has definitions of a working dog. The definitions that would apply to most dogs in the Gore District are:
- A dog kept mainly for herding or working with stock
Click here to read full definitions of a working dog and stock in the Act.
What breeds are typically considered working dogs?
Breeds the Council has identified as usually being thought of as working dogs include:
- Collie (Bearded, Border, Rough or Smooth)
- Heading
- Huntaway
- Australian Kelpie
- Australian Cattle Dog
There may be other breeds that are used as a working dog (as defined by the Act). Owners of these breeds will need to demonstrate their dog meets the definition of a working dog.
If I want to breed puppies from my dog is there any discount?
No – non-working dogs that are not desexed do not qualify for the $40 discount on registration, unless the dog is registered with the New Zealand Kennel Club and the owner is in possession of its papers.
What if I am a registered breeder or my dog is a registered show dog, is there a discount?
Yes – if your dog is registered with the NZ Kennel Club and you hold its papers, you will qualify for the $40 discount.
What if my dog is in their twilight years?
The fees for old dogs and young dogs are the same.
What if my dog cannot be desexed for medical reasons?
The non-working desexed dog discount only applies to a dog that has been desexed. However, consideration will be given to special cases, for example a letter from the vet to state a dog cannot be safely desexed