Breeding Restriction Exemption Application

On this page you will find:

• Breeding Restriction Exemption Application form

Once your female greyhound turns eight (8) years of age or whelps her third litter (regardless of who bred each litter), her registration as a breeding female will become inactive. She will not be able to breed again, unless you are granted approval from GRV.

To obtain approval from GRV follow these simple instructions:

1. Be a licensed breeder.
2. Have an appropriate whelping area that meets the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds.
3. Demonstrate that:
   • more than 80% of the total number of greyhounds whelped by the greyhound and aged 2 years or more have been named
     AND
   • more than 80% of the total number of greyhounds named and aged 2 years or more have started in a race
     AND
   • more than 60% of the total number of greyhounds named by the greyhound and aged 2 years or more have won a race
     OR
   • there are special circumstances, including occurrences in the past that affected the results and success of the greyhound’s previous litter(s).
4. Download the Breeding Exemption Application Form here.
5. Read pages 1 and 2 and develop a breeding plan
6. Complete PART A (pages 3-4) of the form and book an appointment with a GRV approved veterinarian to examine the greyhound who will complete PART B (pages 5-6) of the form.
7. Send the completed form (pages 3-6) to [email protected].

In considering an exemption application, GRV will take into account the female greyhound’s history and health, the success of previous litters whelped and details of any special circumstances. GRV will also carefully review the veterinarian’s assessment of the health and wellbeing of the female greyhound and how these impact on her ability to breed a litter.

GRV will endeavour to notify an applicant of the outcome of an exemption application within 14 working days of the application being received.

Where approval is granted by GRV, approval will be granted for one (1) additional service/insemination only per approved exemption request, irrespective of the result of said service/ insemination and will be effective for a period of 120 days from the date of issue of the breeding health and fitness certificate.

If an application is rejected and the applicant wishes to object, written notice of the objection and reasons should be provided

By email to [email protected]

Or by mail to:

Breeding Restriction Exemptions
Greyhound Racing Victoria
46-50 Chetwynd Street
West Melbourne 3003

In the event that GRV receives a written objection from an applicant, the objection will be referred to the GRV Industry Veterinary Officer for consideration.

There is no fee when applying for a Breeding Restriction Exemption. If an exemption is granted, then the standard GRV breeding fees will apply.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please contact the GRV Welfare and Rehoming Department on 03 8329 1100.

* Note: This form has been updated and will become mandatory from 1 June 2021.