Information for Breeders and Brokers
—Indiana Breeder and Broker Rule (IAC 345, Article 13)
— Effective July 1, 2024, IC 15-21 amended the commercial breeder-broker registration requirements. Be sure to review all BOAH forms as they have been updated to reflect this change.
You must register with BOAH:
- As a Commercial Broker if you sell at least 500 dogs/puppies in a calendar year, OR are licensed with USDA.
- As a Commercial Breeder if you maintain more than 19 unaltered females 12 months of age or older.
Additional Resources
- Dental Care
- Disease Information
Canine Brucellosis
Campylobacter
Rabies
Reportable Diseases
- For information on reportable diseases please visit the BOAH Reportable Disease List
- Strategies to Prevent Infectious Diseases in Dogs in Group Settings
- Kennel Resources
- Indiana Guidelines for Enclosures
- Information about tax compliance for commercial dog breeders is available from the Indiana Department of Revenue
- Purchasing Checklist for Dog Breeders
- Information for Consumers
- If you are a consumer looking to purchase a dog, review this Consumer Scamming Advisory to beware of pet purchasing scams
- Dog Waste for Fertilizer
- USDA Guidance
- Frequently Asked Questions