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How
to start a successful dog breeding business in Nigeria
Many households in Nigeria have welcomed the idea of owning a
dog for various reasons like security, companionship and even
therapy. Isn’t it exciting to know that your love for dogs could
turn into a successful breeding business? A dog breeding
business in Nigeria is both emotionally rewarding and
financially satisfying. Starting a dog breeding business can
bring you much joy and put money in your pocket.
A good tip is to buy one or two healthy purebred adult dogs from
previous successful breeders who know what they’re doing. This
way, you’ll avoid puppy sickness right from the start and learn
how things work (how to breed, dog health care, etcetera) from
an experienced dog breeder in Nigeria. After all, dog breeding
is a big business in Nigeria and very competitive – you want to
learn as much as you can quickly! Make sure both dogs are
healthy and of good quality (look for champion bloodline with
pedigree certificates, if possible) before buying them.
I'll like to let you know that dog breeding business is big
business. Apart from the money from puppy sales, some dog
breeders make money from mating. They get paid when owners of
female dogs bring their batch to mate with their buck. The fee
paid for this simple service can run into thousands of Naira
depending on the value of the dog breed involved.
Dog farming is expensive especially if you are breeding foreign
dogs. You may need about 2m naira, including equipments and
space etc. For local dogs you need few hundred bucks. A local
puppy can cost between #5,000-#10,000.
Always buy the best dog food you can afford. Better dog food is
expensive, but your dogs will be healthier and produce better
puppies. You can start with regular dog food like Pedigree or
Optimax but make sure to gradually switch to a premium brand
such as (for example) Royal Canin or Booster. A good dog kibble
should contain lots of meat and should be grain-free (including
rice), especially if your dog is sensitive to specific dog food
ingredients like maize (corn) – even dog food for sensitive
stomachs should ideally be free from dog food ingredients like
corn or other fillers like wheat, soy and pea fibre.
Who you can sell to? Research also makes it easier to identify
those you can sell your dogs.
Luckily, the dog breeding business in Nigeria has a large
target market in Nigeria. You can sell to individuals, security
companies or pet stores. So, the ideal customer depends on the
type of dog you are breeding.
It is important to work with a veterinarian to develop a health
and wellness plan for your dogs. This will include regular
check-ups, vaccinations, and preventative care measures.
The business has an already made market and money back
guaranteed, depending on how rare the breeds you have are and
the class of your target market. Of course “Bingo” will probably
make you nothing but peanuts however breeds like Labrador
retriever, German shepherd, Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Yorkshire
terrier would make you Millionaire within limited time.
It takes hard work to become successful at dog breeding business
in Nigeria but it can be done with diligence. And remember:
quality is king!
The most expensive dog in Nigeria is Tibetan Mastiff,
this Dog is
very costly not only in Nigeria but all over the world. That is
why we only have but a handful of them in Nigeria. The price of
one Tibetan Mastiff puppy is between #800,000 to 2 million naira
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