How to Become A dog Breeder South Africa

Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected dogs with the intention of maintaining or producing specific qualities and characteristics.

Below is How to Become A dog Breeder in South Africa

Overview

Dog breeding is basically breeding dogs and selling them for profit. Most customers are willing to pay a premium for a well-bred dog. Breeders often specialize in a certain breed of dogs; this makes it easier to produce the best results.

Ongoing expenses

The ongoing expenses for this business include insurance, pet food, veterinary supplies, vaccines, vitamins and supplements.

Get experience

This is not something that you should just jump to without any prior experience. There are a lot of things you should know. You should know all the good breeding practices and know how to take care of dogs that are ill or pregnant.

Choose your location

It’s often best to set up this business in a rural area, the cost for most things goes down. However, it should not be too far from your nearest town. It works best when the town has people who have enough money to buy your dogs.

How do I become a dog breeder in South Africa?

Anyone can register themselves as a breeder. The only requirements are that the pay the R1074.25 fee. They do however become accountable to the South Australian Standards and Guidelines for Breeding and Trading Companion Animals1. The enforcement of these standards should stop farming and reduce backyard breeding.

Do I need a Licence to breed and sell dogs in South Africa ?

A person who “keeps a breeding establishment for dogs” is required to obtain a licence from the local authority. The licence is renewable annually. People who produce less than five litters in any 12-month period so called “hobby breeders”do not need a licence.

Can anyone become a dog breeder?

Become a financial member of DOGS NSW and achieve a minimum period of six months continuous Membership.

2. Become the registered owner of a female purebred dog/s you wish to breed with, so that your name appears as the owner on the Certificate of Registration & Pedigree (Main Register).

How many dogs can you own in SA?

two dogs

You can keep two dogs on a residential property or three dogs on a rural property without a permit. Apply for a permit to keep an additional dog by completing the additional dog application below.

Is it hard to breed dogs?

Breeding dogs takes time, patience, a great willingness to learn, the ability to be humble, and sometimes a little luck. Having a good eye for a dog does not hurt any, either. One of the most important things about being a good breeder is avoiding kennel blindness. It has been the undoing of many a good breeder.

How many breeding dogs are you allowed?

The term “breeder” is not defined in the law. However, the law states that any individual or business with 5 or more dogs who breeds and sells dogs retail, wholesale, or to the public is required to procure a kennel license and pay a kennel license fee.