8. Either or both of the following—
(a)breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period;
(b)breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs.
9. The activity described in paragraph 8 does not include—
(a)keeping a dog on any premises pursuant to a requirement imposed under, or having effect by virtue of, the Animal Health Act 1981,
(b)breeding only assistance dogs or dogs intended to be used as assistance dogs within the meaning of section 173 of the Equality Act 2010(1), or
(c)breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period if the person carrying on the activity provides documentary evidence that none of them have been sold (whether as puppies or as adult dogs).