2006-06-13 14:59:55 · 13 answers · asked by spie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Responsible breeders make very little. if anything from a litter.
First, you have to figure the upkeep of the female for her whole life. My girls have 3 litters and retire, but they live about 18 years. there are more vet expenses as they get really old.
The same with the male, even though he sires more litters, the breeder has to get him hip exrayed, tested for Brucelosis, and thyroid function, and micro-chipped and AKC now requires DNA tested.
The pups reuqire at least 3 vet checks, and vaccines and wormers, etc. ..ads are costly.
The price of showing the parents cost about $2000 per dog to achieve champoinship.
Puppies are often kept until 6 months to show. Less than perfect pups are givin away to pet homes...
AND it is ALOT of work!
2006-06-13 15:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breeders make very little money breeding dogs in general. There probably are a few exceptions but if you figure the cost of vet care before (like making sure the parents have both Baer and CERT tests to make sure they are healthy) and during a pregnancy ( some dogs require C-sections to insure the mothers and pups health), care for the pups after the delivery (including the first set of shots and wormings and possibly tail dockings and dew claw removal) Then IF they go to a new home, which isn't a sure thing, you end up with very little profit. I suppose if you want to be what is known as a "backyard breeder" you may make a little more, but I imagine you will have a harder time moving the pups out than a reputable breeder who can prove their pups are healthy and come from good lineage. If you are thinking about breeding dogs to make a few quick dollars, just ask yourself before you begin, what will you do if you can't get the pups a new home? Are you willing to keep a whole litter? Will you be able to provide them with adequate care until they can go to a new home? Can you be sure they will have no health problems that may come back to haunt you later? ( A whole litter of pups who have a genetic problem for which the new owners are asking you for refunds on the dogs can be costly.) Do you really want a house filled with little bundles of pee and poop that have tiny teeth ready to sink into anything and everything in your home? Can you dedicate the time to continually clean up after them, and make sure they are healthy? Even if you get the whole litter spoken for, you will still have to keep them for 8 or more weeks and make sure they are weaned before they are seperated from mom. Its a lot of work for very little money in the end.
2006-06-13 15:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by ladywyrmling29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breeders normally do not make a lot of money. there is a lot of expense in raising pups. The only ones who might make a little more than others are the bad breeders who feed as little as they can to keep their dogs alive, breed their dogs every heat cycle, and every cycle after that, do not take the dogs/pups to the vet, sell the pups too young so they do not have to feed them.
2006-06-13 15:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If you are a reputable breeder you can recieve 1k a piece. Some could probably make 200k. Depends on a lot. Some give away for free. If you have puppy purebred with papers you can make $600 or 4k a pop
2006-06-13 15:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by smegel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. There is a small profit but sometimes you have sick puppies and large vet bills which out way the profit. Of course, depending on the breed - you may be okay. Keep in mind though that if your puppies don't get purchased, you need to find them homes and this could be at no cost to those who take them.
2006-06-13 15:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by CAP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breeding dogs is a labor of love. Sometimes the pups don't sell...sometimes there are genetic defects...sometimes one loses the mother dog (since yahoo won't let Me use the actual term for a female dog) as well as the pups.
2006-06-13 15:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you have to pay for vet bills, food, emergencies encountered during pregnancy. usually breeding pays the bills and thats about it. if you have a dog that sells for 1500 they are hard to get rid of so you must be prepared to have the pups around for 6 months. its not a career to make a career. if you want to make money with dogs learn how to train them and build a kennel to board dogs,
2006-06-13 15:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by jason 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as u said depends on the breed and location ..etc....i raised german shepards./..good turn over for them...but alot of work...registering...bloodlines...shots...worming...dew claws...you dont sell until there at least 8 weeks old...so lots of mess to clean...if u get a breed that needs tails docked you will get more money for them if u make sure they are docked when very young....a person doesnt want to spend top dollar on an animal they will have to have work done on...good blood lines is im parative..also...good luck in order to make money in this u have to spend
2006-06-13 15:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by prwoman95356p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do it responsibly and work to improve the breed, usually no. If you're a scummy backyard puppy mill and do it the sleezy way, you might stand to make a bit. It's kind of like choosing between a life of integrity and a life of crime :)
2006-06-13 15:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by Damaila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Many states are also cracking down on breeders, and it costs huge money to obtain a license in most states.
2006-06-13 15:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋