The Big Breeder Survey

First Name :
Last Name :
Email Address :

What do you breed?

Dogs

Cats

Both

Dogs you breed

Cats you breed

How long have you been breeding?

How often do you breed?

4+ litters per year

2-3 litters per year

1 litter per year

Less than 1 litter per year

I have only ever had one litter

Why do you breed?

Because of breed standards

Because I compete in showing/agility/dog training/similar

Because I love the breed(s)

Because family member(s) breed

Because my dog/cat had a litter that was not planned

Additional income

Other

Do you register your puppies or kittens with either the Kennel Club or the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF)?

Yes, I register all puppies or kittens with the Kennel Club or the GCCF

I register some of the litter with the Kennel Club or the GCCF

I register my puppies or kittens with another registering body

The Kennel Club/GCCF does not recognise the breeds I breed

I do not register my puppies or kittens

Why do you register your puppies/kittens?

To assure new owners that I am a credible breeder

To be able to purchase pedigree certificates and take pride in breeding

For future breeding opportunities for the puppies and kittens I register

Because of the demand for pedigree registered dogs/cats

To be able to advertise puppies or kittens for sale on KC/GCCF/Other sites

It increase the perceived value of puppies/kittens

Other

When your puppies or kittens leave for their new homes, do you discuss insurance with your new owners?

Yes

No

Sometimes

Do you offer free Insurance with the puppies or kittens that leave for new homes?

Yes I offer Kennel Club 5 Weeks Free cover notes

Yes I offer GCCF 5 Weeks Free cover notes

Yes I offer Agria 5 Weeks Free cover notes

Yes I offer free insurance from another provider

Yes I use a combination of the above

No, I do not offer free insurance

Please specify reasons for issuing free insurance

For the welfare of the animals

Peace of mind for the new owners

To provide new owners with knowledge of insurance and healthcare

Because other breeders will do the same/new owners expect it

To enhance the chances of being able to sell my puppies/kittens

It increase the perceived value of puppies/kittens

Other

What factors affect you decision in choosing insurance for your litters?

I have always used this provider

I use this provider for insuring other animals in my household

Their rewards are the best for me and my litters

New owners specifically requests insurance from this provider

They provide the best protection for me, my litters and the new owners

Other

Where do you advertise your puppies/kittens?

On Kennel Club, GCCF or other registering body’s websites

On my own website

On other websites for advertising puppies/kittens (e.g. Pets4Homes)

Through social media

Direct to new owners

I have a waiting list for my litters

Please specify

Do you stay in contact with new owners?

Yes I always follow up with new owners at least once

Yes I’m in contact with new owners on a regular basis

Yes but only when new owners contact me with questions

Yes but only in certain situations that require communication with new owners

No I usually don’t have contact with new owners after the puppies/kittens leave

Tell us how insurance providers can improve their services for breeders

We're always trying to listen to your opinions to improve our services. Would you be interested in hearing from us to participate in other surveys?

Yes

No

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