Job Title: Dog Breeder
Description: Must be familiar with genetic problems and desired traits in the species raised and understand the distribution of these traits within the general populations. Work with livestock producers to and researchers to stay abreast of problems which might necessitate a change in the priority placed on inherited traits in the breeding programs. Keep detailed records of dog lines and health problems. Care for dogs and oversee breeding. Manage financials, marketing, and sales.
Degree Required: HS
- High School Diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED or General Educational Development test.
Skills Required: Computer skills, Farm animal care, Independent worker, Learns on the job, Oral communication skills, Scientific thinker, Written communication skills
Market Sector: Farm/Ranch, Self-Employed, Small Business
Relative Salary: $$
- We did not collect actual income range information in our survey. Instead we chose to express income range with a number of dollar signs, expressing relative salaries. A single $ is relatively low salary compared to the average, $$ - $$$ is average, and $$$$$ is much higher than average income.
Since each person surveyed may have a different viewpoint as to what constitutes an average salary, and since salary is often commensurate with years of experience, the number of dollar signs should not be regarded as an absolute, but only as an indicator.