Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. I'm trying to make a transition for employee to self-employed.

I have had some small success at running my on biz,but it was all unofficial. By that I mean not having all the rights, liscences, and strong knowledge of the laws of business. So to do so I plan creating a small hands-on business study that won't have me jumping off a building if I fail. I figure that's something easy to learn the process.

Plus, I can escape very easily because I love dogs anyway and Ill just keep em or give em to the family Speak on this!!!! Originally Posted by LOUISIANA'SLEGEND. Most good breeders breed not for money but to better the breed. The profit if before you breed you do the health testing leaves not a profit.

There are way too many unwanted pets due to this economy. Think and realized people may not wish to buy.

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Dogs require mega care and vet bills. My dog came from a groom and the wait time etc. Anyway she looks great.

Dogs are not a business but an effort of love and that takes Money and Love. Last edited by maggiekate; at Originally Posted by maggiekate.

That is IF they are show winners, and it is hard work to get a dog that is good enough to win best in show and all that. I currently show my dog, it is very difficult to do this yourself, esp.

You would have to look into it as a VERY VERY SERIOUS BUSINESS. I know, I am in a breed specific club and know what these breeders go through. They all have guarantees that their dogs they sell never go to a pound. Are you prepared to do that? Also, you need to check the zoning for your area.

Many places only have a 3 dog max allowed. Being a backyard breeder is just no good!!! I know a person who runs a breed specific rescue and many are backyard breeder surrenders that are health nightmares because the backyard breeder did not do the required genetic testing before breeding.

These poor surrendered dogs then require thousands of dollars for surgeries - which of course, the rescue group pays for!

There are definitely easier ways to make money!!!!!! Last edited by gardener34; at Breeding is hard work.

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You have the parent dogs to care for, the birth while hoping nothing goes wrong, the vaccinations, the claws, bathing puppies, taking care of any who might have problems, cleaning up after the puppies, feeding puppies which leads to more bathing and mopping the floor, whining and barking.

It's a lot of time, money and worry. Originally Posted by rfr I woudl assume most good breeders look at it as a hobby that pays for itself. If you are going to become a breeder you need to be fully dedicated to the breed, the sport of showing, and producing the healthiest dogs possible by completing all health testing.

All health testing is listed on the OFFA website by breed so you know what tests are recommended.

Before doing this, I would find a reputable breeder who also shows dogs in your area. You can do this by calling the breed club and contacting a member on the health committee. Before you ever decide to breed, you need to find a mentor. There is no point in doing this job alone. We have mentors who are veterinarians that do all the health testing and register the results for everyone to see in the OFFA database.

Just like others have said, you are lucky to break even with most breeds unless you show and the point of having a mentor is so that you can partner with them.

If anyone readily gives you or sells you a dog to breed, you are not getting that mentor relationship.

Although there is overpopulation, reputable breeders do not breed for money, they breed because they love the breed, want to further it and produce the healthiest representation for the breed possible.

It is a tough sport and believe me, the majority of the breeders in the show world are not great ones but it shows a lot of integrity to overcome that and do breeding and showing for the right reasons. If you love dogs and really want to make money, I would suggest going the crafty route.

People spend tons of money on their dogs - especially when it comes to toys and clothes so if you are good with sewing, etc.

There are patterns all over the place and I have so many dog lover friends that are making tons of money selling their cute things on Etsy. I wish I was as creative! Originally Posted by gardener A long time ago, my family knew this couple who were breeding Samoyed's. The woman had to work 2 jobs while he stayed home and took care of the dogs because that was a full time job in itself. Plus he was a certified dog trainer and had his own clientele.

They had a great physical set up for the dogs, individual dog runs, their own igloos, good sized property,etc. They had great intentions, a good understanding of what it takes to breed them, and start up money. He really loved his dogs and cared for them like his own children. However, great intentions can't save you from a bad economy.

They finally had to make a difficult decision to adopt out all of their dogs in an attempt to save their home. Last I heard they went broke and lost it all.

Dog breeding is not a means to support yourself. It's a side venture for already financially established people who love and care to maintain the integrity and excellence of the breed.

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