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AKC Breeder Insurance

Whether you’re an experienced breeder or thinking about breeding for the first time, adding pet insurance that covers breeding costs to your AKC Pet Insurance Accident and Illness plan can help provide you with peace of mind in the event of an emergency.

Breeder Benefits

Built with you in mind, we’re giving breeders what they really need. A few things people love about us:


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    Breeding Preparedness

    Prepare for unexpected accidents, illnesses, or complications of breeding, pregnancy, whelping, or nursing.

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    Emergency Coverage

    Get coverage for emergency c-section, eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and more.

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    Affordable Plans

    Whether you're a new or seasoned breeder, this affordable add-on can help you plan for the unexpected.

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How Does Breeder Insurance Work?

If you're a breeder with years of experience or just starting out, having pet insurance that includes coverage for breeding costs can be a great way to prepare for the unexpected. With an AKC Pet Insurance Accident and Illness plan, you can add breeding coverage to your policy and be protected against unforeseen accidents, illnesses, or complications that may arise during breeding, pregnancy, whelping, or nursing. Breeder Coverage can provide you with peace of mind, knowing that you'll have financial assistance in case of an emergency.

  • Pay Your Vet

    Take your dog to any specialist, licensed vet, or emergency clinic. Once you’ve paid the bill, keep your itemized invoice.

  • File a Claim

    Fill out a claim form and submit it to us. We’ll take care of the rest.

  • Get Reimbursed

    We’ll reimburse you for eligible expenses by check or direct deposit.

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What Does Breeder Insurance Cover?

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    Emergency C-section

    Life-saving surgical intervention for difficult pet births.

  • Mastitis Icon

    Mastitis

    Inflammation of mammary glands, typically in nursing animals.

  • Gestational Diabetes Icon

    Gestational Diabetes

    High blood sugar levels during pet pregnancy.

  • Eclampsia

    Eclampsia

    Dangerous condition causing seizures in lactating animals.

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    Dystocia

    Difficult or prolonged labor in animals.

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    Pyometra

    Serious infection of the uterus in female pets.

Breeder Discounts

Receive discounts on full-term pet insurance policies for your personal pets.

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