Are you thinking about being a Pomsky breeder?
Be sure to count the costs. Not only is this a very expensive endeavor, it requires much more than picking a female and male dog to produce puppies.
Take the time to learn the breed standard. Work with a mentor.
Check out the standard costs for breeders below:
Cost of a Dog Breeder
Are you considering being a dog breeder?
Count your costs before you start.
Initial Setup Costs |
$25,000-$40,000 |
| Business Licenses & State Fees | $1,000-$5,000 |
| Foundation Dam | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Foundation Sire | $4,000-$10,000 |
| (Stud fees are $2,000-$4,000 on average per litter) | |
| Health Tests - OFA Hips/Elbows/Patellas/Eyes, Brucellosis | $800/dog |
| Embark DNA Test | $800/dog |
This list does not include fencing/kennel/housing/annual vet exams, pet insurance, grooming costs, dog food/treats, training, and other dog-related expenses that can easily add an additional $30,000+. Many of those costs are $12,000-15,000 ANNUALLY even for kennels with only 1 breeding pair.
Costs Per Litter*All Hours Calculated at Minimum Wage - $7.50/Hour |
$4,900+ |
| Progesterone Testing & Artificial Insemination | $1000-$2000 |
| First week of intensive puppy care (Approx. 70 Hours) | $507+ |
| Lost Days at work per litter (3 days x 8 hours @ $7.50/Hour) | $174+ |
| Ongoing Direct Care (20 hours x 8 weeks) | $1160+ |
| Puppy Food & Milk Replacement/Supplement | $150+ |
| Vet Exams & Vaccinations | $300-$500 |
| (Distemper, Parvovirus, and DHPP) | |
| Microchips | $30/puppy |
| Toys/Treats/Supplements/Vitamins | $200+ |
| Puppy Packs | $50-$100 |
| (Documents/Toys/Necessities for New Owners) | |
| Health Certificates | $100/puppy |
| Advertising & Customer Care | $1160+ |
| (Answering Inquiries, Photos, Updates, Waitlists, and other Administrative time) |
Emergency veterinary care/c-sections and other unforseen issues can easily run an additional $4,000+ which is not included in the costs mentioned above.
Breeders often advertise their kennels and spend time educating their customers, working with current and past puppy owners, and other work to progress the breed, generally 15-20 hours per week all year round.