what does it take to become a professional dog breeder?

Question

are there exams you have to take, do you require a lisence etc?

Answer 1

Knowledge of the breed, its health issues that affect the breed and a good reputation with the dog world.
Knowledge includes but is not limited to studying books, befriending other breeders, studying pedigrees and joining a local kennel club with or with out a dog.

Health issues are important for when you select a breed. If you fancy a breed that is high on the list of allergies, eye problems, cancers, heart failures etc. you can count on spending a pretty penny on doing the appropriate health testing for your breed. Health testing is my number one question to a breeder when I inquire and any eductated buyer will want to see OFA results, CERF testing, and many other tests of the sire and dam. If you only own a female and use a stud you should be asking for all these health clearances too.

Gaining a good reputation in the dog world is not east because in my opinion the Novice is dogged by the Veterins who think they are above the rest and fail to pass on their knowledge. Go to dog shows, be friendly, network meet people and visit other breeders. Don't corner yourself to one breed of friends because they often time are too critical, so if you are going to breed Boxers, make friends with Great Dane people too or even Whippets. All breeder can be an assest of knowledge.

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Best of wishes and thank you for inquiring hope no one chews you up too bad.

Answer 2

If you seriously want to become a good breeder, not a backyard breeder or a puppy mill, start reading everything you can find on your breed. Go to the dog shows, and soak up information there. You will soon find out who the good breeders are. The very best way is to find a mentor to guide you. The experienced breeders know far more about the subject than you will ever find in a book.

Answer 3

The term professional isn't needed in the dog breeding world. When I think "professional dog breeder" I think about puppy millers who sell dogs for profit.

When you get into breeding, you need to pick a specific breed of dog, find a mentor in that breed and work very hard to establish yourself in that breed's community. Over time, with the aid of a mentor, you will be able to have your first litter and establish yourself as a breeder (after showing and working dogs, etc. first).

It's not an easy task. I'm working to focus myself on bettering the APBT after having been a simple pet/show handler for a long while and I'd eventually like to have a litter once my pup is titled and health tested, but it's a long time in coming (at LEAST a few years).

It will definately be worth it if you put the work and dedication into your particular breed, though.

Answer 4

as far as I'm aware there's not courses involved in breeding ......or a license. (prepared to be wrong if anyone knows of any!)
breeding takes knowledge, experience and money.
there's always problems that can go wrong in pregnancy and you must be prepared to pay vet bills and be heart broken!
read and do your homework.....whelping females take alot of experience and knowledge to be aware of complications.
i had an inexperienced client the other day who had purposely put her 7 year old German shepherd into pregnancy. a part from being too old in the first place to be pregnant (especially her first litter), the owner had no idea of what to do when the puppies were being born or had any money to do an emergency Cesarean which was required. the female nearly died and the owner caused the death of one puppy due to inexperience with resuscitation at home.
I'm pleased to say the female is OK and 7 healthy pups were born at my practice.
this is not an isolated case, so do your homework.
i have to say many breeders are very good and are willing to learn.

qualified veterinary nurse UK

Answer 5

You need to know your breed and the proper way to choose which dogs to breed and what traits are good/bad and should be bred in or out. You also need to have lots of room and know lots about dog health issues in case something goes wrong. You have to be prepared to drop everything at a moment's notice when the ***** starts to whelp or there are problems with the birthing or after with the puppies.

You also need to have lots of time and money because breeding takes both if you're going to be a reputable and responsible breeder and not just a puppy mill in it for the potential money.

Answer 6

No exams or licenese are needed.
You should have quailty breeding stock and have all the proper health and genetic testing done on them for the breed you are going to breed. Your dogs should be finished champions holding at least some type of AKC title. If they are hunters JH or SH or MH titles and CH title if a confirmation shown dog.
Then you need to learn how to write up contracts and how to interview and find homes that will be a good forever home for your pups and be responsible if some one can not keep a pup you need to take it back.
It is a lot of work and time but for some people it is a very fullfilling choice.
It is not a way to make money or support yourself. If this is the idea to make money from breeding dogs you are looking at it for the worng reasons.

Answer 7

My mother Breeds and shows Doberman Pinschers, She never went to school for it or took any classes. You just have to know the dog breed, find a pup with a good pedigree, raise maybe even show it(a dog that has points on it and brings it closer to being a champion is more worth while when it comes to breeding) It is time consuming but if you love it it is worth it.

Answer 8

require a lisence no just pick a breed have the puppys get all shots done

Answer 9

You need to know a lot about dogs, and have a lot of time and money to spend. It is expensive. ANYONE who does it as their INCOME is a puppy mill. It cannot be done RIGHT and make enough money to live on.

Answer 10

You just ***FAILED***!!!!!!!!
You need MATURITY & BRAINS & dedication & you've demonstrated your LACK!
Try again in 10 years.