Commercial Dog Breeder & Broker
Information for Breeders and Brokers
The Indiana General Assembly passed a 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. (NOTE: Commercial brokers must be USDA licensed.)
- as a Commercial Breeder if you maintain more than 20 unaltered females 12 months of age or older
Indiana Program Guidance Document
Indiana Breeder and Broker Rule (IAC 345, Article 13)
USDA Guidance
- USDA Information Resource Page
- USDA Animal Care Licensing Rule of 2020
- USDA Animal Care Licensing & Registration Assistant
Dog Care Information
Dental Care
Disease Information
- Dog Buyer's Checklist
- Strategies to Prevent Infectious Diseases in Dogs
- Reportable Diseases of Small Animals
Canine Brucellosis
Campylobacter
Dog Housing
Indiana Guidelines for Enclosures
Information for Consumers
Questions? Contact BOAH
Other Information
Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters (Association of Shelter Veterinarians)
Tax Information
Information about tax compliance for commercial dog breeders and brokers is available from the Indiana Department of Revenue.