Commercial Dog Breeder & Broker
Information for Breeders and Brokers
The Indiana General Assembly passed a new law requiring registration of some commercial dog breeding operations and dog brokers beginning January 1, 2010. Information about registering is listed below.
You must register with BOAH:
- as a Commercial Broker if you sell at least 500 dogs/puppies annually.
- as a Commercial Breeder if you maintain more than 20 unaltered females 12 months of age or older
Guidance Document
Frequently Asked Questions
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Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in AnimalShelters
Tax Information
Information about tax compliance for commercial dog breeders and brokers is available from the Indiana Department of Revenue.
Indiana Breeder and Broker Rule
The final vesion of the Indiana Breeder and Broker rule is now available.
Dog Run Calculator
Information for Consumers
Questions? Contact BOAH
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