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Under Minnesota law, “commercial breeder” means a person who possesses or has an ownership interest in animals and is engaged in the business of breeding animals for sale or for exchange in return for consideration, and who possesses ten or more adult intact animals and whose animals produce more than five total litters of puppies or kittens per year.
To obtain a license, complete this application and submit the fee equal to $10 per adult sexually intact animal (minimum $100) up to a maximum of $250. The breeding facility must then be inspected by the Board of Animal Health to verify compliance with Minnesota Statutes 347.57 to 347.64. Questions about this form? Email companion.animal@state.mn.us
