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"Dog Breeder Business": Guide to Get You Started

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Pets have always been popular and is still growing in the U.S. and the rest of the world. Dogs, in particular, is the most popular pet around. With its huge variety of breeds and the search of purebred dogs being more popular than ever, the dog breeding business is now a very lucrative business with a lot of expansion potential.

To be able to do this business, however, you must have the patience and genuine love for dogs. Attention to detail and knowledge of dogs and its breeding process is also a must. If you think you have the knack and love for it, this business might be for you.

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Here are some pointers to get you started:

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1. Startup Investment
You can start with as low as below $10,000, and it will vary with the scale of your operations, the number of puppies you want to breed, etc. Most of your expenses will go to buying the male or female dog itself, provided you hadn't got any, medications, dietary supply, and veterinary cost.

2. Permits and Licenses
Depending on your location, you may need a special dog breeding permits, or simply to keep a certain number of dogs on your property. You might also need to register as a kennel, and you might need a zoning approval for business use. Consult your local authority to save you from trouble in the future.

3. Decide your Niche
It's good to only focus on selected breed, and focus marketing yourself as such. You will need to decide whether to keep the male, female, or both. Taking care of the females will guarantee more profits, however, your time investment and responsibility will also be higher.

4. Insurance
Invest in dog breeder's insurance if it's available in your location. You are dealing with living animals that might become ill, injured, and even deceased, and you would want the risks to be covered. Policies may also include property and equipment damage.

5. Technical
You need to understand the ins and outs of dog breeding. If you decided on a specific breed, learn as much as you can about that particular one. Many breeding standards are widely available and it will significantly help you in choosing your dog, its mating partner, and what kind of puppies will be profitable.

6. Creating Contract
If you are only planning to have one gender of dog, you will need to negotiate a contract with another breeder. It should clearly include contingencies like deaths, failure to conceive, illness, etc. Most important thing is to discuss clearly the number of the puppies each party will receive.

Earning Potential

Your earning will vary depending on the breed of your choosing, your quality, and reputation. For example, a purebred golden retriever puppy cost can range from $500 a dog from a low-quality breeder to $3,000 - $4,000 and above for show-quality dogs.

That translates to a median of $1,500, with average puppies born from each dog is 5. With you for example only getting 3 as stated by contracts, you will make $4,500 revenues from a dog alone.

Your revenue will largely dependent on the quantity and quality of your dogs, and your ability to market yourself as a top breeder by winning shows, dog awards, etc.