Is it Ethical to Breed Bearded Dragons?

[Red Ink AUS]

While I do like your idea julesfamiliy, there is one issue I can see. Who's to say what is acceptable husbandry and what's not? I can tell you right now my practices don't completely adhere to the care sheet (which I originally wrote). What some may deem as acceptable others may not which is where problems start. I think a basic idea of husbandry is all you can get to consider proper. For example: enclosure size must provide enough room for lizard to turn around without it bending spine, length must be at least a foot longer than the length of the lizard, height must be atleast a foot  higher than the lizard is long, food and water must be offered daily, UVB must be offered and a source of heat. You really can't even get specific on temps or uvb brand I would think.

+1 

Also I would like to add that you could get them to sign whatever stipulations. They want a free/cheap dragon they will sign it. It does not mean they will necessarily adhere to it. Anybody that has read a caresheet can give you the "right" answers and then turn around and put them on calcisand cause they think it looks better.

[julesfamily]

Just the basics.  Like you mentioned:

size of tank
must provide heat and UVB lights daily
must adhere to the food list + supplements + some live feed
must be willing to take him/her to the vet

And nothing is a guarantee, but when you call their vet and other references and find out that they are good pet owners, you've done all you can do.  You are officially an ethical breeder. 

[Red Ink AUS]

And nothing is a guarantee, but when you call their vet and other references and find out that they are good pet owners, you've done all you can do.  You are officially an ethical breeder. 

Agreed 

[Tam85]

Okay cool - what I might do is make my first point of call people I actually know. Even if they dont know about beardies, I can explain to them enough to let them be kept properly. I will at least know the attitude of the person.

Another thing I was thinking was maybe asking them outright if they have any other reptiles, just as casual conversation, and also asking if they have a set up for the dragon. If they dont have a set up by the time they are buying the dragon I would be a bit worried to sell to them. And if they do, I can then go on to ask how big it is.

Thanks for your help, you have been v helpful, will deff do that