DOG BREEDER

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Overview:A person who breeds dogs for the purpose of developing healthy new puppies, and sometimes selling to consumers.
Schooling: Anybody can be a dog breeder. All you need to do is study the type of dog you plan to breed, and study dogs in general. You must also register with the American Kennel Club. (A.K.C.). A few ways to learn enough about dogs to become a breeder are to attend dog shows and other events, such as races. You can also join a dog club involved with your particular breed. There are many books that can help you breed and train dogs, such as The Complete Dog Book.
Salary:The salary range depends on how much you charge for the puppies, how well you take care of them (trips to the vet, cost of food, etc.) You many not make anything at all, if you're being a responsible breeder. Sometimes breeding is a second job, or a hobby, because it's hard to make a living off of it. 
Job Opportunities:You can breed dogs just about anywhere, just as long as you figure out a way to let people know about you. It could be easier to breed them in an urban area, because you could sell the puppies to a pet store; there are just more people in the city, and thus more people who want dogs. It could also be easier in a rural area because there would be more room to breed the puppies. It all depends on how you plan to breed the puppies.
Special skills:You have to be able to handle the dogs well. You have to feed them and take care of them up until the day the dog is bought. This can be a very tough job. So, you must be ready to care for them and be ready to have them running around underfoot.

If you are interested in this career you may want to:

work part-time at a kennel
read books about different breeds of dogs
visit this Website http://www.akc.org