1. Career: Animal Breeder Blake Lovinger D Block February 24, 2011

2. Thought About Success… “You only get out of life what you put into it.” - Ethel Merman

3. Job Description Animal Breeders… Breed animals for fun! Love working with animals Select animals based on characteristics

4. Job Description In addition, Animal Breeders… Raise animals until they are old enough to be sold Study genetics and reproduction

5. Education Must have a high school education A college degree is optional A Bachelor’s degree in Animal and Livestock Husbandry and Production is very useful The best way to become educated for animal breeding is through experience Work with animals Care for animals Read about animals Play with animals

6. Additional Training You need to study: Biology Genetics Animals sciences Business Work experience in a related occupation

7. Salary Beginning: $18,000 annually Average: $29,700 annually Potential: $60,000 annually

10. Popular animals bred in the U.S.