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Dog Breeder Referral Service

Dog Breeder and/or Dog Breeder Referral are two excellent complimentary businesses to Dog Bakery and Professional Dog Walker. What is so nice about the different components of pet related businesses is that you can start out small with one component and add others as you become more confident or after deciding what you are best suited for and how your time available fits each aspect. If you have experience breeding dogs already, why not think about doing it in a professional manner? An alternate idea would be to add Dog Breeder Referral to your current pet business components of Dog Bakery and/or Professional Dog Walker. A dog breeder referral service might be a good fit for you if you are organized and can keep accurate records in your computer.

Step 1. Kind of Referral
Some breeding referrals only deal in a certain breed of dog such as a Cocker Spaniel Breeder Referral. Or you might consider being a referral for “teacup” dogs that are so popular today. Many of these are dogs are cross bread and not purebreds. Other services deal mainly at a local level and keep records for all dog breeds and sometimes even include felines. You would definitely want to set up a website if you are planning of a national service for a particular breed. However, even if your business is local (your state) only and encompasses all types of breeds, a website makes it handy for people to find you easily.

Step 2. Canine Knowledge
You need to know everything about the breed/breeds that you choose to be a referral service for. Study to learn all that you can about them. The more you know the more professional you will appear to others asking for your services. Know your state laws regarding breeding. Even if you aren’t a breeder, you need to make sure that all of the breeders you recommend have followed legalities. Your state may require breeders to have genetic testing done on their dogs.

Step 3. Dog Breeder Referral Forms
You will want to have a form(s) for each dog of each breeder that you enter into your system for referral. You may add to or subtract from the form as time goes on to create the best information needed to set up your files. Some of the things you may want on your form(s) are:

- Breeder information. Breeder’s name, address, phone, email, etc.
- Each Dog’s information.
* Full Name and birthdate
* Type of Dog
* Dog Parentage
* DNA Profile
* Annual certificate of health from veterinarian (on file)
* Any certification the dog may have
- Create an agreement form that the breeder will sign which states the amount to be paid to you for any referral and if you are to get additional money for the result of puppies from the referral breeding. Make sure it is signed by the breeder.

Step 4. Getting Clients
BE PROFESSIONAL. Have all your ducks in a row before you head out to dog shows and other dog events looking for clients. Have printed business cards and flyers to distribute. Dress in a neat and appropriate manner for the event you are attending.

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Dog Breed Information

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