Whether you’ve been breeding Beagles for 20 years or your Bichon Frisé is about to have her first litter, breeding is an adventure filled with challenges. You’re not just caring for your animals’ health and happiness, you’re also juggling the financial and legal elements of your livelihood.
And that’s where dog breeders insurance steps in, ready to give you a helping hand when you need it most.
What does dog breeding insurance cover?
Public Liability up to £5m
Accidents happen, and unfortunately, even the most well-trained dog can sometimes cause harm to a person or property (this includes another person’s dog).
With public liability insurance for breeders, you won’t have to worry about facing legal fees and compensation costs if an incident does occur. Our policy can cover you for £1 million or £5 million of cover, depending on your needs.
There’s a £100 excess for any claims involving third-party property damage.
Employers’ Liability Insurance up to £10m
If you have employees or volunteers, having employers’ liability insurance isn’t just a smart move, it’s usually required by law. This optional extra can protect you from up to £10 million in legal and compensation costs if someone on your team gets injured while on the job.
What’s not covered by dog breeding insurance?
✘ Vet bills for the mother dog
✘ Vet bills for the stud dog
✘ Any vet bills, routine care, or claims for your litter of puppies
Want to know more? You can find all the details in our policy documents.
Dog breeding insurance FAQs
How much is insurance for dog breeders?
The cost of dog breeder insurance really varies based on a few key factors. It depends on the type of policy you pick, how much cover you need, the breed of dog you’re working with, the age of your dog, and a few other things.
Our dog breeding insurance start from £239 a year.
Does pet insurance cover dog breeding?
It’s not standard for pet insurance policies to cover breeding-related costs, such as emergency c-sections or other breeding complications.
Does dog breeders insurance cover my dog’s vet fees?
Our dog breeding insurance is great for covering public liability in dog breeding, but it won’t help with your own pets’ vet bills. For that, you’ll need a separate dog insurance policy.
Does dog breeders insurance cover my litter of puppies?
This policy won’t cover you for claims relating to your litter of puppies.
However, when your pups are ready to head to their new homes, you can send them off with 6 weeks of free insurance. It’s free for you and the new owners.
Find out more about free puppy insurance from British Pet Insurance.
Ready to get started?
Call us on 0345 982 5499 to get a quote today.