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YorkieRose · 10-09-2005, 04:05 PM

I think a male should be show quality, but he does not have to be a champion for me to use him at stud. People do not show for all sorts of reasons and have quality studs. I have 5 terrific studs over the years who were just too small too endure the stress of the ring..but they sure were nice little guys with great peds.

Some just jump out at me at 6 or 8 weeks...and I watch them month by month. By 4 months I am 90% sure. You have to consider the entire standard and not a few good traits. The male can sire hundreds of pups in his life time..he needs to have the pedigree, temperment and conformation to contribute to those pups.
Pedigrees are very important to me, just as important for pet quality as well as show..you can not build a foundation on a weak platform..you need solid rock or it can fall down around your ears.

10-09-2005, 04:05 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	stud I think a male should be show quality, but he does not have to be a champion for me to use him at stud. People do not show for all sorts of reasons and have quality studs. I have 5 terrific studs over the years who were just too small too endure the stress of the ring..but they sure were nice little guys with great peds. Some just jump out at me at 6 or 8 weeks...and I watch them month by month. By 4 months I am 90% sure. You have to consider the entire standard and not a few good traits. The male can sire hundreds of pups in his life time..he needs to have the pedigree, temperment and conformation to contribute to those pups. Pedigrees are very important to me, just as important for pet quality as well as show..you can not build a foundation on a weak platform..you need solid rock or it can fall down around your ears.