A step-by-step guide to using BreederDirect. Easy to follow, even for first-time users.
Complete your transaction in 5 steps, from sign-up to delivery confirmation
Register with email, LINE, or Google account. Takes about 1 minute. You can immediately start searching and saving favorites.
Search by category, species, prefecture, price range, and more. Save listings to your favorites. Check breeder profiles for care environment and species handled.
Found something you like? Message the breeder directly. Ask about care environment, diet, temperament, health, shipping methods — anything you want to know.
Pay by credit card or bank transfer via Stripe's secure checkout. Card information is never stored by BreederDirect. Zero transaction fees for buyers.
Check the condition upon arrival. If everything is fine, press 'Confirm Delivery' to complete the transaction. Payment is then released to the breeder.
All breeders pass our verification review. Animal handling business registration is confirmed for applicable categories.
Funds are held until you confirm delivery. The transaction completes only after you verify the condition.
Contact breeders directly before buying to resolve any questions or concerns.
Credit card information is encrypted via Stripe. BreederDirect never stores your card details.
No transaction fees for buyers. Pay only the listed price. Supports credit cards and bank transfers.
4 steps from registration to completing transactions
Create an account and apply as a breeder in one step via the registration page. Sign up with LINE, Google, or email. Enter your business name, categories, prefecture, and animal handling registration number if applicable.
Our team reviews your application, typically within 1 business day. Once approved, you can start listing as a verified breeder.
List animals and plants from your dashboard. Just upload photos and enter species, size, price, and shipping method. Listing is free with no monthly fees. Stripe Connect registration is required to receive payments (free, takes minutes).
Respond to buyer inquiries via messaging. After the buyer confirms delivery, payment is automatically deposited to your registered bank account via Stripe Connect. Commission is 8.8% (incl. tax) only upon successful sale, including Stripe fees.
For safe delivery of live animals and plants
Shipping methods are set by the breeder/grower when listing. The following options are available:
Shipping costs are set by the breeder as 'included' or 'buyer pays.' Please message the breeder for details.
Proper packaging varies by species. We recommend discussing shipping and packaging with the breeder before purchase. Temperature-sensitive specimens may require adjusting shipping timing based on season and weather.
This site operates with online support only. Please note that we cannot provide support via phone.
Tips, price ranges, and recommended species for each category
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If you have questions about care or cultivation, ask experienced keepers and breeders on our Q&A Forum. If your pet shows signs of illness, try our Symptom Checker.