Become An Animal Breeder
Animal Breeding
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
Dogs
Working with dogs is a popular area, due to the popularity of mix breed canines.
Horses
Horses are very often Bred to make race horses or work horses.
Mix Breeds
Dogs such as huskies are often bred with other breeds to help adapt to certain weather conditions.
How To become An Animal Breeder
Small and domestic animal breeders do not require any formal training, but they should familiarize themselves with the desired and standard characteristics of the breed they work with. Those wishing to breed animals in a more exotic environment such as a zoo will need to first earn a bachelor's degree in veterinary science and perhaps specialize in graduate and/or postgraduate studies in zoology. To breed agricultural animals, a 4-year degree in agricultural science should be adequate for most entry-level positions. According to O*Net Online in 2010, 36% of breeders held a high school diploma or equivalent, and 30% completed some college education, but did not hold degrees.