Dog Breeder Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Dog Breeder Do?
Dog breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of dogs. They maintain the health and welfare of dogs.
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Where Do I Start?
Animal Welfare Legislation
The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Dog Breeder
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAnimal Welfare Legislation knowledge
The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.
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EssentialSigns Of Animal Illness knowledge
Physical, behavioural and environmental signs of health and ill health in various animals.
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EssentialAnimal Nutrition knowledge
Aspects of how different animal species are fed and provided water. Different types of animal food, the quality criteria for animal food and methods to feed and give water to …
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialAdminister Specific Drugs To Facilitate Breeding skill
Administer specific drugs for synchronisation of breeding cycles to animals in accordance with veterinary and owner instructions. This includes the safe use and storage of drugs and equipment and record …
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EssentialAdminister Treatment To Animals skill
Administer animal medical interventions, including the treatments performed, medicines used, and assessments of the state of health.
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EssentialAssist Animal Birth skill
Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock.
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EssentialAssist In Transportation Of Animals skill
Assist with the transportation of animals, including the loading and unloading of animals, the preparation of the transport vehicle, and maintaining the wellbeing of the animal throughout the transport process.
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EssentialCare For Juvenile Animals skill
Assess the needs of the offspring and juvenile animals. Take appropriate action without delay in case of problems with the health of the offspring or juvenile.
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EssentialControl Animal Movement skill
Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.
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EssentialCreate Animal Records skill
Create animal records according to industry relevant information and using appropriate record keeping systems.
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EssentialDispose Of Dead Animals skill
Dispose of dead animals which are not considered a source of meat. Bury or cremate the animal based on the wishes of the owners or on other criteria.
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EssentialMaintain Animal Accommodation skill
Make sure animal enclosures such as habitats, terrariums, cages or kennels are in the appropriate and hygienic condition. Clean the enclosure and provide new bedding material if called for.
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EssentialMaintain Professional Records skill
Produce and maintain records of work performed.
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EssentialManage Animal Biosecurity skill
Plan and use appropriate biosafety measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure effective overall biosecurity. Maintain and follow biosecurity procedures and infection control when working with animals, including recognising …
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EssentialManage Animal Hygiene skill
Plan and use appropriate hygiene measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure an effective overall hygiene. Maintain and follow hygiene procedures and regulations when working with animals, communicate site …
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EssentialMonitor The Welfare Of Animals skill
Monitor animals' physical condition and behaviour and report any concerns or unexpected changes, including signs of health or ill-health, appearance, condition of the animals' accommodation, intake of food and water …
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EssentialOperate Farm Equipment skill
Supervise the smooth running of farm equipment which can include high pressure cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning and monitor the temperature of premises. Make sure tractors and other vehicles …
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EssentialProvide First Aid To Animals skill
Administer emergency treatment to prevent deterioration of the condition, suffering and pain until veterinary assistance can be sought. Basic emergency treatment needs to be done by non-veterinarians prior to first-aid …
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EssentialProvide Nutrition To Animals skill
Provide food and water to animals. This includes preparing food and water for animals and reporting any changes in the animal feeding or drinking habits.
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EssentialManage Dog Breeding skill
Manage a suitable environment for dog breeding. Select and prepare the appropriate habitats for specific kinds of dogs. Monitor the dog's growth and health and ensure correct feeding. Identify when …
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalAnimal Welfare knowledge
Universally recognized animal welfare needs as applied to species, situation and occupation. These are: need for a suitable environment need for a suitable diet need to be able to exhibit …
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OptionalComputerised Feeding Systems knowledge
The functioning of computered controlled systems that provide animal feeding.
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OptionalAnimal Training knowledge
Animal responses to specific conditions or stimuli. Animal behaviour, ethology, learning theory, training methods, equipment, as well as communicating and working with animals and humans.
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OptionalAnimal Behaviour knowledge
The natural behavioural patterns of animals, i.e. how normal and abnormal behaviour might be expressed according to species, environment, human-animal interaction and occupation.
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OptionalAdvise Customers On Appropriate Pet Care skill
Provide information to customers on how to feed and care for pets, appropriate food choices, vaccination needs, etc.
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OptionalAdvise On Animal Purchase skill
Advise clients and customers on the purchase of animals.
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OptionalAdvise On Animal Welfare skill
Prepare and provide information to individuals or groups of people on how to promote the health and well-being of animals, and how risks to animal health and welfare may be …
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OptionalAssess Animal Behaviour skill
Observe and evaluate the behaviour of animals in order to work with them safely and recognise deviations from normal behaviour that signal compromised health and welfare.
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OptionalAssess Animal's Condition skill
Inspect the animal for any external signs of parasites, disease or injury. Use this information to determine own actions and report your findings to owners.
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OptionalAssess Management Of Animals skill
Evaluate the management of a wide range of animals including the care, welfare and housing environment of animals in a zoo, wildlife park, stable, farm or animal research facility.
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OptionalImplement Exercise Activities For Animals skill
Provide exercise opportunities that are suitable for respective animals and meet their particular physical requirements.
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OptionalMaintain Welfare Of Animals During Transportation skill
Keep the health and welfare of animals during transportation, including frequent monitoring for signs of stress and symptoms of ill health.
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OptionalTrain Animals skill
Train animals to facilitate their routine husbandry, for treatment, and/or public demonstrations.
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OptionalWork With Veterinarians skill
Consult veterinarians and assist them in the examination and nursing of animals.
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OptionalPromote Animal Welfare skill
Promote good practice and work with compassion to sustain and promote high standards of animal welfare at all times by adapting personal behaviour and managing environmental factors.
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OptionalProvide Advice On Pet Training skill
Provide suitable customer advice on how to train pets such as cats and dogs; explain training procedures and the use of accessories.
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