Account for their personalities and temperaments as well as the space you’ll need to house the breed depending on their size. Also consider their needs, including veterinary care in addition to food and exercise requirements.

Ask your veterinarian about health insurance for your dogs and puppies.

Dogs that have been certified by the American Kennel Club (if you live in the U. S. ) are preferable.

Your dogs will need shelter from the elements in a space that sustains a comfortable temperature as well as safe and comfortable housing for sleeping and nursing.

If you live in a big city or don’t have a lot of space on your property, you may need to consider renting or buying a new space for your dog breeding business.

Ensure you have adequate ventilation and lighting, too.

Don’t forget about puppy pads, pooper-scoopers, kennel disinfectant, and paper towels, too.

If you want to maintain a steady stream of income by having puppies continually, you’ll need to have several females.

Buyers should be met and vetted before you release puppies into their care. Puppies cannot be separated from their mother before the age of 8 weeks.

Hiding medical problems or other issues can create a bad reputation for your dogs and your business, so always be honest and upfront.

Also, you should always ensure that anyone who purchases one of your puppies will get them spayed or neutered.

If you live in the U. S. , consider joining the American Kennel Club, a reputable organization devoted to dog breeding that can provide you with tons of information and resources.

If you breed a different kind of dog than other breeders in your area, they may even agree to refer customers to you.