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:
Breeding Preparedness
Prepare for unexpected accidents, illnesses, or complications of breeding, pregnancy, whelping, or nursing.
Emergency Coverage
Get coverage for emergency c-section, eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and more.
Affordable Plans
Whether you're a new or seasoned breeder, this affordable add-on can help you plan for the unexpected.
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 (underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company), 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.
What Does Breeder Insurance Cover?
Emergency C-section
Life-saving surgical intervention for difficult pet births.
Mastitis
Inflammation of mammary glands, typically in nursing animals.
Gestational Diabetes
High blood sugar levels during pet pregnancy.
Eclampsia
Dangerous condition causing seizures in lactating animals.
Dystocia
Difficult or prolonged labor in animals.
Pyometra
Serious infection of the uterus in female pets.
What’s Not Covered
Routine, preventative, or elective procedures
Planned C-sections
Breeder Discounts
Receive discounts on full-term pet insurance policies for your personal pets.
Questions About Breeder Benefits/Coverage? We Have Answers!
The Initial 30 Days of Pet Insurance Coverage* is available in all states, excluding CA, NY, and WA.
*The AKC Pet Insurance initial 30 days of accident and illness coverage is administered by PetPartners, Inc. Insurance is underwritten and issued by Independence American Insurance Company (rated A- "Excellent" by A.M. Best) with offices at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 160, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Not available in all states (including CA, NY, and WA) and available to U.S. residents. Eligibility restrictions apply. Activation required for coverage to take effect. Premium is deferred on initial 30 days of coverage. Visit https://www.akcpetinsurance.com/akc-offer or call 1-866-725-2747 for more information or to review terms and conditions.
No, the puppy buyers must activate their Initial 30 Days of Pet Insurance Coverage with us within 28 days of registering with the AKC.
If your puppy buyers want additional coverage, they can enroll in a custom policy instead of the Initial 30 Days of Pet Insurance Coverage, or they can continue on to a custom policy effective at the end of the initial 30 days.
The cost of a full-term policy varies because pet owners can customize a plan to best suit their budget and needs. The policy premiums vary based on pet age, breed, and geographic location. The deductible, policy limits, and available upgrades will also change the overall cost.
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