User Guide
A step-by-step guide to using BreederDirect. Easy to follow, even for first-time users.
Buyer's Guide
Complete your transaction in 5 steps, from sign-up to delivery confirmation
Sign Up (Free)
Register with your email address. Takes about 1 minute. You can immediately start searching and saving favorites.
Browse Listings
Search by category, species, prefecture, price range, and more. Save listings to your favorites. Check breeder profiles for care environment and species handled.
Message the Breeder
Found something you like? Message the breeder directly. Ask about care environment, diet, temperament, health, shipping methods — anything you want to know.
Close Deal & Pay
Arrange payment directly with the breeder (bank transfer, cash on pickup, etc.). We recommend paying after in-person inspection. In-person inspection is required by Japan's Animal Welfare Act for dogs and cats.
Receive
Receive via in-person handover or shipping. If anything goes wrong, contact the breeder via messaging. If unresolved, our team will mediate.
Buyer Protection Features
Verified Breeders Only
All breeders pass our verification review. Animal handling business registration is confirmed for applicable categories.
In-Person Inspection Recommended
Inspect the animal at the breeder's facility before paying. In-person inspection is required by law for dogs and cats.
Pre-Purchase Messaging
Contact breeders directly before buying to resolve any questions or concerns.
Direct from Breeder
No pet shop intermediaries — clear health status and lineage.
No Payment Data Stored
Since payment is direct between breeder and buyer, BreederDirect does not store payment details.
Breeder Guide
4 steps from registration to completing transactions
Register as a Breeder
Create an account and apply as a breeder in one step via the registration page. Sign up with your email address. Enter your business name, categories, prefecture, and animal handling registration number if applicable.
Review & Verification
Our team reviews your application, typically within 1 business day. Once approved, you can start listing as a verified breeder.
List Your Items
List animals from your dashboard. Just upload photos and enter species, size, price, and shipping method. Listing is free with no monthly fees.
Trade & Report Closing
Respond to buyer inquiries via messaging and arrange payment directly (bank transfer, cash on pickup, etc.). After closing, report from the dashboard and BreederDirect issues a commission invoice (5.5% incl. tax of the sale price).
About Shipping
For safe delivery of live animals
Shipping Methods
Shipping methods are set by the breeder when listing. The following options are available:
- •Courier Delivery — Shipped with proper packaging and temperature control for live specimens
- •Local Pickup — Pick up directly from the breeder
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs are set by the breeder as 'included' or 'buyer pays.' Please message the breeder for details.
Packaging & Shipping Notes
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.
FAQ
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This site operates with online support only. Please note that we cannot provide support via phone.
Category Buying Guides
Tips, price ranges, and recommended species for each category
Get Started with BreederDirect
Sign up for free. Buy safely from verified breeders.
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 Find by symptom.