Professional dog breeding insurance and dog boarding

Professional dog breeding insurance and dog boarding



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What professional insurance to take out for dog breeding or dog boarding?

The role of dog breeders is to take care of dogs. As part of his business, the dog breeder is required to buy dogs, breed them and breed them with the aim of selling them to individuals. As animals represent the productive capital of his farm, dog breeder must take out specific insurance to protect his breeding dogs, but also to cover his civil liability. Zoom on the insurance to take out for good protection!
The profession of dog breeder

As we said, the role of the dog breeder is to buy dogs, to breed them, to ensure that they reproduce in the best conditions before selling them to individuals. The breeds of dogs bred are chosen according to customer demand. In addition to feeding the dogs, the dog breeder is also responsible for cleaning their boxes, giving them special care according to their breed and ensuring their physical exercise. He must also help the female dogs to give birth and ensure the good development of the puppies.

As part of his profession, the dog breeder may be required to prepare dogs for national or international dog shows. He can also board for dogs during the masters' holidays. Regardless, to practice his profession he must have a passion for dogs and be attentive to the needs of animals. He must have composure and know the safety rules. Finally, it is also stressed that the dog breeder must have a very good relationship with suppliers and customers.
The regulations in force since January 1, 2016

Since January 1, 2016, all dog breeders are required to be registered with the Center des formalalités des Entreprises (CFE). The activity must be declared to the Departmental Directorate in charge of the protection of populations (DDPP) of the Prefecture, at least 30 days before the start of it. In addition, the dog breeder must undergo specialized training in the needs and maintenance of animals. Another measure to be observed: the farm must be located more than 100 meters from the surrounding dwellings.
Insurance to take out

Being a dog breeder means exercising a profession exposed to various risks: various nuisances, contagious diseases, bites ... This is why it is essential to take out the right guarantees. With the right insurance contracts, you can easily protect your business and your animals.
Dog breeder liability

The insurance to take out, if you are a dog breeder, is the dog breeder's liability. This contract includes several guarantees and covers the reproduction of dogs, the sale of dogs, dog boarding, cat boarding, canine education, training, training, obedience work and grooming. These guarantees cover material and immaterial damage caused to dogs entrusted to the insured, as part of a canine pension.

Likewise, material and immaterial damage caused by farm animals is covered by insurance. It should also be noted that this guarantee covers the financial consequences of civil liability resulting from the sale of a dog, of a product related to the profession of breeder, and of advice. Finally, you should know that dog breeder civil liability also covers damage to animals entrusted during transport in the vehicles of the insured.
Professional multi-risk insurance

A pension or a breeding, requires the use of buildings, to store goods, food, medicines of first necessity. Essential elements for your activity. It is therefore very useful to take out professional comprehensive insurance which will offer guarantees to cover your professional premises, your stock and your equipment. This insurance can also cover the operating loss, particularly useful in the event of illness which affects a litter or the death of your breeding animals.
Tailor-made contracts

Generally, breeding dog insurance contracts are tailor-made. They adapt to the scope of activities