If I am correct, the signed contract did NOT say re-homing to a pet home only, right? It would be nice to get the blessing from the breeder on this, but if you did not sign a contract stating that and she only told you pet home by mail etc, then I believe you don't have to follow her advise. I would however take the utmost responsibility to find that dog a WONDERFUL home that will ALSO treat him like a pet and a stud, not a place where he will live in a kennel-like situation. You don't need his placment to a place where he is just a stud on your shoulders, animals have feelings too (as I am sure you are aware of)
Have you thought about keeping him and offering the stud service from him? You said he is all tested etc. And you could always stay in control of his surroundings that way. |