Dogs are
the most friendly pets on the planet and so many breeds have been discovered
over the years. People’s reasons for keeping dogs ranges from rearing as pets
to security purposes. Dog breeding is a lucrative business depending on whether
you are breeding as pets e.g Poodles, Chihuahua or if you are breeding security
efficient dogs e.g Pit bull, German Shepherd.
There is a
wide range of potential markets for dog breeders based on the availability of
internet and several other advertising means. It is also important to be
passionate about dog keeping and breeding because it requires some amount of
efforts and capital investments and if not properly executed could amount to
business loss and depression.
How To Start
A Dog Business
Choosing a comfortable breed: it is necessary to
identify the specific type of breed that one is comfortable working with, if
one would be breeding pet dogs or majorly security purpose breed. Certain
factors can be considered in choosing this.
The Environment: You have to consider the type
of breed acceptable in your environment. You have to avoid causing pollution
and being a nuisance in your environment.
Market: You have to recognize the breed that can be easily
marketed and which is on a high demand.
Passion and Effort: You have to know how capital
and labor intensive your choice of breed is and if you are capable of executing
the projects.
Studies and Research: it is important to also know if
your desired breed is not banned or restricted in your neighborhood or even all
through the country, also studies should be made on the histories of the
breeds, their genes and character so as to know if you are capable of
establishing the business. You have to be familiar with how to cater for dogs,
how long their breeding process takes, adequate vaccinations and needs for the
services of a breeder could be arranged.
Capital: it is obvious that breeding of
dogs is quite capital intensive but adequate execution can provide profit gain
from the business, adequate space is required for dog business and nutrient
efficient food must also be provided regularly. The expertise of a good
veterinarian is also important for good offspring quality and healthy condition.
Marketing And Publicity: The last but not the least is
the projection of your business by adequate networking and advertising yourself,
you can also join breeders club and committees for more benefits like meeting
people that have more experience and meeting potential buyers. It is also
important to register your business and have government approval, veterinary
consultations and market feedback benefits.