Yup, it could change his personality. After some males become studs, that is what they live for.
Most reputable breeders have their own males, so be cautious about anyone requesting stud service. Quite often it is somebody whose female isn't standard, hasn't been health tested and doesn't know what they are doing.
Breeding takes a lot of research and a good place to start is reading all you can and going to dog shows. You can get to know breeders there and maybe even find a mentor.
Before breeding, it is good to get the male and female evaluated to see if they meet standard. Preferrably, their lines will be clear of diseases that the breed is prone to like liver shunt. Then they will need to both be health screened before breeding. The minimum would be a blood panel and bile acids testing along with checking for luxating patella and STDs. The more screening you do, the better it is. It is also good to check thyroid, eyes, ears, hips, etc.
The male and female should be watched at all times and any tie should be assisted by a person. If the female tries to pull away at the wrong time, it can cause damage to the male and the female.
You can request pick of the litter if you stud your Yorkie out but if the female only has one pup or the owner doesn't want to part with any, you can start running into problems. It seems that charging a fee is the better way to go. If the female doesn't get pregnant, a second breeding would probably need to be offered or the money returned. This would all be part of your contract.
You'll need to be available to help take care of any pups that come out of this even if that means keeping them if no homes can be found. The owner of the female may also come to you with questions, so study up on everything about the breed.
The cost involved for the stud owner varies, but with the health screenings that need to be done, that is anywhere from a $150 investment to much much more. You will also have to board the female for a few days while she is in heat and be responsible for her care.
Does that answer your questions?
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Last edited by Ellie May; 01-09-2009 at 05:41 AM.
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