Steps To Start A Dog Breeding Business

One of the most interesting yet not easy businesses is the breeding of dogs; starting this business requires not only significant investment of time, effort and money, but also licensing and veterinarian care. This business proves to be rewarding if you love a particular breed and also have the patience to develop your business gradually.

Here are the steps to start a dog breeding business:

The first step:

It is first necessary to study and understand about the breed of dog that you wish to breed; this can be done by going through the websites of breeding associations and dog enthusiast websites as well as reading informative books about them. It would also be a great idea to find a dog breeder to work with who is willing to educate and mentor you.

The second step: 

Contact your city’s department of licenses and inspection or the Country clerk’s office and find out well about the laws of your area. You may probably need a special license to breed dogs or to keep a number of dogs on your property, with some jurisdictions requiring you to register it as a kennel. If your home or property is not registered for business use, determine if you need zoning approval.

The third step:

Now apply for a general business license; it is required by most jurisdictions even if you've obtained permits required to run a breeding business.

The fourth step:

Ensure that you obtain a dog breeder’s insurance that will cover you in the event the dog is ill, injured or attacked by another dog or person. You could also find suitable policies that provide for dog death benefits and for property and equipment damage.

The fifth step:

You have to decide about purchase of male dogs, female dogs or both. The main advantage of purchasing dogs of both the genders means that you would not have to worry about negotiating contracts with other breeders or dealing with the shipment of semen. In case you maintain only male dogs you would not have the financial and time commitment to look after the pregnant female and her pups. However some would enjoy owning female pups, seeing them give birth and then caring for the young pups.  

The sixth step:

Next purchase dogs that meet the breed standards; it is a written description of guidelines for a particular breed of dogs. Good picks would be mature dogs that have won championships and shows; they are generally free of health problems. If you are raising puppies, have them compete in shows as they mature.

The seventh step:

It is very essential to choose the mates for your dogs very carefully; they should be healthy, even tempered and of complementary size. Finding a mate would probably not be an issue if you have dogs of both genders. Some helpful resources for finding mates are breeding newsletters, magazines and websites.

The final and eighth step: 

Lastly create a contract that includes terms for dealing with failure to conceive right away and specify the number of puppies each person will receive for use with other breeders.

Are you all set to start your dog breeding business?

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