REGISTRATION OF A LITTER OF PUPPIES BY THE BREEDER

Ways to register your litter:

1. Download the Litter Registration Form (Form 1)  from the Forms page on this website.

2. Complete the Form 1 - Litter Registration Form by filling in all the details required, I.D cards and telephone numbers of both the breeder and the owner of the sire. Make sure that the sire is registered with the MNCF, otherwise the application cannot be processed. If the sire is not registered, insist with the owner to register it as otherwise you will end up with a litter of dogs without pedigrees.

Please remember to complete all sections of form and return it to the MNCF. Application processing usually takes up to 7 days to process and so we kindly urge breeders to complete the application as early as possible to ensure the relevant registration documents are available for the puppies' new owners at the time of sale.
As from the 1st April 2023, a copy of the DNA certificate of the Sire and Dam of the puppies must be included with the Litter Registration Form. (See below for more information regarding the DNA). Click HERE for information on where to do the DNA tests.
It is advisable to apply for the DNA tests for the Sire & Dam well in advance of the date of birth of the litter as the results for these tests usually takes up to 8 weeks to be issued and received.

The Microchip number of dogs being registered which are 4 months of age and over at the date of registration is required.
LITTER REGISTRATION FORM EXPLAINED:
Section 1: In this section, the details of the breeder (owner of the Dam, mother of the puppies), must be inserted here. Important to insert all details, including I.D Card and Telephone number. Breeder has to sign in this section (x).
Section 2: In this section, the details of the owner of the Sire (father of the puppies), must be inserted here. Important to insert all details, including I.D Card and Telephone number. Also to sign in this section (x).
Section 3: Insert the name of the Dam here (Mother of the puppies).
Section 4: Insert the name of the Sire here (Father of the puppies).
Section 5: Insert the name of the breed of the puppies here.
Section 6: Insert the Affix (Kennel Name) Here. (Note: Every Breeder must have a registered Affix before registering any puppies. (For more info regarding the registration of the affix, click here).
Section 7. Insert the date of birth of the puppies here.
Section 8: Insert the number of male puppies present in the litter here.
Section 9: Insert the number of female puppies present in the litter here.
Section 10: Insert the total number of puppies in the litter here.
Section 11: In this column, insert the gender (sex) of each individual puppy. D for Males, B for Females.
Section 12: Insert the Colour of each individual puppy here.
Section 13: Leave blank. Do not write anything here.
Section 14: Insert the name of each puppy here. (NOT more than 32 characters including the Affix).
Section 15: Insert an alternative name for each puppy here, just in case the first name chosen already exists. The system will not allow a name to be used more then once for each breeder. If an alternative is not given, we will change the name ourselves in order for the registration to move forward.
Section 16: Leave blank. Do not write anything here.
Section 17: Mark with an X here and next to any name of puppy if you want a 3 generation pedigree issued for any or all pups.
​N.B: If the litter consists of more then 9 puppies, please use an additional form and attach to each other. Both forms to be signed by the breeder and owner of sire.

Once you have the form filled including all required signatures, present the form at the office of the MNCF, at 5, Camelia Street, Hamrun (see opening times and directions by clicking here), or send by post to:
The Maltese National Canine Federation, 5, Camelia Street, Hamrun. HMR 1700, together with a cheque payable to MNCF. (Please DO NOT send by registered post as there will be no one at the office during the day to sign for registered mail, and therefore registered mail will eventually be returned to the sender, undelivered).  Postal Orders are not accepted.
Fees are:
Litter Registration: €35.00  (with this you will get a Registration Certificate for each puppy in the litter)
Postage: €2.00 (please include this if you wish to receive the documents by post instead of collecting personally from the office).
If you require a pedigree/s for any of the puppies in the litter, please mark the form accordingly and include €10.00 for each pedigree).

What if a Bitch is mated with a dog domiciled and registered abroad?
In the event of a bitch being mated by a stud dog which is domiciled and registered abroad, the Form 1B Litter sired by a foreign domiciled dog must be used (Form 1B), This has to be filled in and signed by both the breeder and the registered owner of the dog, and the documents mentioned on the form must be attached to it. Please see the fee for registration on the relevant form.

What if a Bitch is mated by Artificial Insemination with a dog domiciled abroad?
In the event of a bitch being mated by artificial Insemination to a foreign resident dog, in addition to the Form 1B Litter sired by a foreign domiciled dog must be used (Form 1B) , the Artificial Insemination Form 6 must be filled in and attached to the litter form 1B.

What happens when the litter is registered?
​Once registered, you will receive individual registration papers (Registration Certificate) for each puppy.  Please check the documents to ensure the details are correct, and then sign on the back of the certificate and pass to the new owner to enable them to transfer ownership. (Click here for more info on Registration Certificates)

Benefits to registering your litter MNCF Breed Register

  • Prospective owners know registered puppies have been bred with care and can be confident that the dog they chose will display the proper characteristics of the breed in both looks and temperament
  • Individual registration documents issued for each puppy registered
  • Opportunity to purchase an official MNCF three generation pedigree, taking pride in your breeding
  • Advertise MNCF registered puppies for sale on our Puppies Available service (which receives many searches every day providing responsible new puppy owners)
  • All breeders who register their puppies with the MNCF accept the jurisdiction of the MNCF and undertake to abide by its General Code of Ethics.

The MNCF Breed Register is only available:
  • to those puppies where the sire and dam are in, or have been transferred to, the registered ownership of the owner of the dog
  • as long as the sire was mated with a dam of the same breed which is also MNCF registered.
  • If the breeding resulting in the birth of your puppy/ies does not infringe any Maltese Legislation or MNCF Rules.
More information and frequently asked questions answered by clicking HERE

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