How to write a dog breeding business plan

There are not many things that are cuter than a little newborn puppy, and being able to watch him be born and grow to be independent is simply amazing. If you are the type of person that likes to be around dogs and puppies, then maybe you should consider looking into starting your very own dog breeding operation. The startup expenses are relatively small and many people make a fairly decent living from being a responsible breeder.

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Breeding dogs takes a lot of know-how, and anyone who wants to run that kind of business must be highly educated and informed about the breed they are going to sell. You will also need to be an expert on the canine birthing process and the proper way to take care of the mother and pups.

Perhaps outside of determining which breed you will sell, the most important thing you’ll need to do when starting a dog breeding operation is to make a good business plan and stick to it as you get the business started. I know what you’re thinking…

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“How hard can it be to be a dog breeder? Why would I need a business plan for such a simple business?”

If you think owning and operating any kind of business is simple, think again! You may be an expert on your breed and you may have tons of experience with the canine birthing process, but you’ll still need a business plan. Running a dog breeding business is much more than just snuggling puppies.

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Your business plan isn’t just about how you will run the day to day operations of the business. It will explain how you’ll acquire financing, how you’ll get the business up and running, how you’ll advertise it, and most importantly how you’ll continue to keep your dog breeding business running for years to come.

For more information on starting a dog breeding business, check out our column How to Start a Dog Breeding Business. You’ll read about everything you’ll need to prepare for before you decide to take on the task of becoming a dog breeder. Once you’ve decided that this business venture is for you, you’ll need to begin writing your dog breeding business plan.

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