Owners do not need permission to house a greyhound with a registered Breeder or Stud Master for the purposes of breeding or whelping.

To improve efficiencies in the breeding process

A participant must present their greyhounds at a specific place when directed to do so by the Controlling Body.

To support compliance with GWIC's Rehoming Policy and the industry's eTracking program.

A person must be registered as a Breeder to arrange for the service or AI insemination of a dam, or as a Breeder - Whelper to care for a whelping dam or litter of pups.

To ensure the person responsible for caring for the whelping dam and pups has the facilities and knowledge to do so.

A pregnant dam must be located at the premises of a Registered Breeder at least 14 days before the expected whelping date.

To ensure the pregnant dam has adequate time to nest and feel comfortable in her environment prior to whelping.

The owner or breeder of a greyhound must provide complete and accurate information in the course of registering a whelping or litter.

To safeguard the integrity of racing

Additional restrictions may be imposed upon a suspended person, such as not attending a racecourse or place where greyhounds are trained or kept.

As an alternative to imposing interim-disqualification and facilitate a participant's re-entry into the sport should disciplinary action not proceed.

Additional restrictions may be imposed upon a disqualified person, preventing them from betting on a greyhound race.

To protect the integrity of racing by preventing disqualified persons from engaging in race manipulation or conspiring with current participants to do so.

If a participant is charged with criminal offences, the Controlling Body may suspend their registration pending the outcome of the charges.

To protect the reputation of the industry by preventing those facing serious, indictable offences from participating in the industry.