Sabtu, 22 Maret 2014

Breed dogs, make millions

I built my house within a year from dog business -Segun Agbedeyi, MD/CEO, Pheemyan Concept, Ogun StatePASSION for keeping pets, especially dogs, propelled Segun Agbedeyi, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pheemyan Concept, Daud Aribidesi Street, Magboro Akeran Estate, Ogun State into breeding dogs.


The graduate of Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan explained that: 'I bought a Boerbol puppy, a South African specie in 2007 for N65,000 through one of my area younger brothers. I put the dog in thrust of someone, but later took it back when I could not afford paying the dog breeder any longer, and continue taking care of the dog until it got to puberty stage and gave birth.'


Agbedeyi, who after his NYSC worked as a journalist at Financial Standard, before venturing into marketing of tires and breeding of dogs, on part time basis, disclosed that he used the money realised from the sales of the first set of puppies, to sponsor his wedding, adding that, 'I built my house from the sales I made from the second set of puppies of the dog, though I already had a piece of land.'


The Pheemyan Concept boss, who also deals in sales of dog feeds and owns seven various species of dogs, which include Boerbol, Hoodle Poodle, Rottweilers and Dobermans, among others, noted that dog breeding business is capable of making a pauper rich within a year.


According to him, 'You can make enough to buy a puppy of one of the sort-out dog breeds from helping dog owners feed and breed their dogs, while you can mate your female dog with your client dog for almost free, though you will give him/her one puppy when your dog gives birth.'


Agbedeyi added that, 'I have made so much from dog breeding that I can describe the business as a blessing for me and a money-spinning business for any pet-loving person, who has a keen passion for dog and has good level of patience. Having at least two female dogs is a money-ritual as it will net millionaires into your bank account within a year.-----------------------------------------------------


Breed dogs, make millionsA dog could be said to be the most preferred pet among so many others. The reason for its preference cannot be unconnected with its wide variety of roles, duties and significance to man, which include security of your house, companion purposes and sending on errands, among others.


Who can do the business?Dog breeding business requires a significant investment of time and efforts as well as money, licensing and veterinarian care. Hence, whoever wants to explore the business must have enough time for the dog and be passionate about keeping it.


Patience is another key quality of any successful dog breeder, as dogs could be naughty a times, while a keen passion for dog cannot be over-emphasised if one would record success in the business.


Start-up capitalYou can start the business with little or no capital. What you need is just the will to succeed and a passion for dogs, as you can start with a local dog which you can get for free from friends or family, groom it and cross it with foreign specie dog, which has better financial value.


But if you really want to make a business in dog breeding and make cool millions within a year, then you will need a minimum of N120,000 as start-up capital, though at installment. This will get you at least one foreign female puppy for between N60,000 and N70,000; about N20,000 to feed the puppy until it gets to puberty; about N5,000 for drugs and injections; N10,000 to mate the dog and N20,000 to take care of feeding and drugs for the puppies and the mother before the puppies are waned.


If you can afford it from the outset, you will need to build a house for the dog, where you keep and feed the dog, while you can buy like two female puppies, which will enable you make cool returns on your investment within a very short period.


LearningLearning is imperative to being successful in dog breeding business. It will enlighten you about how to take care of the puppy(ies) till puberty stage and to reduce mortality rate in the new born puppies, among other necessary knowledge about dog breeding.


To get the basics in the business is no big deal, as you can get training on breeding dogs from friends and family members who keep dogs, while getting professional training about the business from experts or veterinary doctors would cost you little, starting from N5,000, depending on your tutor and area.


Research and planningStudy and decide what type of dog(s) you want to breed. I doubt if you will be able to satisfy all the niches within the dog business. You can either choose to breed pet dogs or security dogs; the choice is absolutely yours. But you must bear in mind that the way pet dogs are handled and trained is different from the way security dogs are trained. Also, the type of dogs you breed should be determined by your environment and market demand.


Research the laws in your area. You may need a special license or permit to breed dogs or keep more than a few on your property. Some jurisdictions may also require you to register as a kennel. Determine if you need zoning approval if your home or property isn't registered for business use.


Research and study. To succeed as a dog breeder, it is very much important that you have the knowledge of different breeds of dogs, their genetics, history, characters, pedigrees and temperament.


Decide whether you will purchase female or male dogs or both. If you have both, you won't have to worry about negotiating contracts with other breeders or dealing with the shipment of semen. If you maintain male dogs, you won't have the monetary responsibility and time commitment of caring for a pregnant female and eventually, her puppies. You may, however, enjoy owning females, watching them give birth and caring for their puppies.


Purchase your dogs, choosing those that meet breed standard. Mature dogs that have won championships in shows and are free of health problems make good picks. If you are raising puppies, have them compete in shows as they mature. Dogs that win championships may be more in demand for breeding.


Choose mates for your dogs carefully. They should be even-tempered, healthy and of complementary size. If you own dogs of both genders, finding mates probably won't be an issue. If you have to find a mate, breeding newsletters, magazines and websites, and expert advice can be helpful resources.


Create a contract to use with other breeders. It should include terms for dealing with failure to conceive right away and specify the number of puppies each person will receive.


Cost and potential earningYou cost will be determined by the kind of puppy you purchased and the feeds you give your dog(s). It also includes what you spend feeding, medication, mating, and the care for the mother dog during pregnancy and the puppies she gives birth to before they are waned after two weeks.


You can feed your dog with dog feeds or indomine noodles, with palm oil and fish or meat.


Your potential earning will be determined by the breed of your dog, your environment and the buyer. By and large, you can sell a puppy for between N80,000 and N250,000 and even above. Note that female dogs are more expensive than the male. Meanwhile, your dog can give birth to at least four puppies at her first birth, which will earn you minimum of N320,000 and you can get that twice in a year.


If you specialise in breeding male dog, you will spend lesser money taking care of the dog, while you can make between N10,000 and N50,000 whenever your dog mates with a female dog, depending on the specie of your male dog. Additionally, you will be given a dog when the female dog gives birth. In fact, you have the liberty to choose first from the puppies of the female dog.


MarketingRegardless of the type of dogs you want to breed for sale, there is surely a market for it. If you are interested in breeding pet dogs such as the Hoodle Poodle, Chihuahua, etc; there is a market for it especially for women. And if you choose to breed guard dogs, such as German shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pit Bulls, etc; there is equally a market for them. With the rapidly increasing rate of crime worldwide, the demand for dogs is only bound to skyrocket.


Secondly, there is no market boundary for dogs. So whether you reside in the United States, U.K, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, India, etc; you can do this business even from your home. Another positive fact about this business is that you can tap into the global market by putting your business on the web and exporting to the countries of your customers, based on demand.


You can get buyers for your puppies or female dogs to mate with your male dog, majorly through referrers.


You can make more money from dog breeding, if you offer multiple services, such as sales of dog feeds, feeding and taking care of dogs for owners who have little or no time.


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