With 2025 around the corner, even seasoned breeders can benefit from refining their processes and embracing new tools to stay on top of the demands of responsible breeding.
At Breedera, we know how much you juggle; heat cycles, whelping schedules, buyer communications and – most importantly – your dogs’ health and wellbeing.
That’s why we’re here to help you save time on your admin and do more of what you love.
Let’s dive in and see how you can get organised as a dog breeder for 2025.
Review and refresh your records
Accurate and detailed records are the backbone of any successful breeding program.
The start of a new year gives you the perfect opportunity to get organised and up to date with your paperwork.
Audit your current records
Take some time to assess your dog breeding records.
Are they complete, up-to-date and easy to access?
Has it been difficult to stay on top of your dog breeder paperwork this year? It may be time to look at a new way of record keeping.
Relook at your processes
Centralising all your information – health tests, pedigrees, vaccination schedules, buyer details, weights, feeds and more – in one place could save you hours of admin time in the new year.
With Breedera, record keeping is simple and rewarding. The app allows you to manage your entire breeding program digitally and securely.
Plan for compliance
Double-check that your documentation meets local regulations.
Legislation and licensing varies from region to region, but you can stay up to date by:
Reaching out to your local authorities
Engaging with professional breeding associations
Stay ahead of key dates
Time management can make or break your breeding season. Stay ahead of key dates with the following tips:
Heat cycles and pairing plans
Track heat cycles and plan your pairings well in advance. This ensues you’re not scrambling when it’s time to act.
Whelping and puppy care
Set reminders for important milestones, such as due dates, worming schedules and vaccination appointments.
A reliable calendar can save you stress and keep your program running smoothly.
Buyer communication
If you have a waiting list, start engaging with buyers early.
The new year is a perfect time to speak with potential puppy families who have been on your waiting list and get them excited about the new litters you have planned.
With Breedera, you never miss an important date:
- Estimate and track heat cycles
- Record stud dog details
- Create detailed records of matings and ties
- Get notifications of key milestones
- Log vaccinations and treatments
- Countdown to whelp dates
- Manage your contacts and waitlist
Streamline your daily to-do list
As a seasoned breeder, you know the volume of tasks it takes to run a program. This year is the year that you make those tasks more manageable.
Embrace checklists
Create task lists for each stage of breeding – from pre-breeding preparations to puppy handover. Having a clear plan ensures consistency and frees up your mental bandwidth.
Automate routine jobs
After you have created your checklists, see if there are any parts of your jobs that can be automated.
For example, in the Breedera app, you can quickly generate weight charts and puppy health reports and share with buyers and vets within just a few taps, saving you hours of time.
Delegate, delegate, delegate
Writing down your processes can also help with delegating tasks, if you’re privileged enough to have an extra pair of hands.
This will look different for different breeding programs, but it could be as simple as sharing the load with a family member, or hiring a bookkeeper.
Remember, with Breedera, you can set up regular feeding routines that can be quickly and easily shared with a trusted person.
Prioritise your dogs’ wellbeing
Breeding success starts with healthy, happy dogs.
Reassess health practices
As a responsible breeder, we’re sure you already prioritise your dogs’ health and wellbeing. But, the new year is a great time to plan ahead when it comes to planning genetic testing, vaccinations and veterinary care.
Are you keeping up with the latest recommendations?
Investing in these areas ensures you’re producing happy, healthy puppies and also protect the health and welfare of your adult dogs.
Refine socialisation practices
Even if your socialisation process is strong, there’s always room for growth. Focus on creating well-rounded experiences for puppies to help them thrive in their future homes.
Balance your commitments
Avoid overextending yourself.
Prioritising your dogs’ wellbeing sometimes means prioritising your own needs. Saying no to an extra litter or taking time to rest may really help you stay on top of things in the new year.
Level up buyer relationships
Great breeders don’t just sell puppies; they build lasting relationships with buyers.
Engage with buyers
Use social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to share updates, celebrate milestones and showcase your program’s values.
With Breedera, you can instantly share puppy growth charts and key milestones with your followers.
Improve communications
Responding quickly and professionally to inquiries builds trust.
Check out our guide to breeder waitlist management here.
Provide value
Share helpful resources with buyers, such as training tips or breed care guides.
Our friends over at Pupstarts have a number of great resources.
Meanwhile, we frequently create guides for both breeders and new puppy owners:
Set goals for the new year
A fresh start to the year means a fresh approach to your breeding program.
Identify growth areas
Whether it’s improving your bloodlines, exploring a new breed or enhancing your whelping environment, decide where you’d like to improve and create a plan.
Prioritise balance
Set boundaries to protect your personal time. Lean on tools like Breedera to take some of the load off your shoulders, so you can enjoy more family time and recharge.
Celebrate your progress
Reflect on what you’ve achieved so far. Breeding is a labour of love, and it’s important to recognise the wins – big and small.
We’ll be celebrating 2024 over on our online community for dog breeders, come and share your achievements and goals for the new year.
Why choose Breedera for 2025?
As a responsible breeder, you deserve tools designed to match your passion and expertise.
Breedera helps you stay organised, in control and focused on what matters most: your dogs. We’re here every step of the way.
Download Breedera for free and make 2025 your most rewarding year yet.
In this article
Breeder record keeping, made easy.
- Track weights, feeds and treatments
- Plan heat cycles and estimate whelp dates
- Printand share records and charts
By Courtney Farrow
Courtney supports Breedera with all our online content. Specialising in heart-led copywriting for purpose-driven brands, she is passionate about Breedera's mission to make responsible breeding practices easy and rewarding and champion more traceability and transparency in the pet industry.