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Originally Posted by Mardelin AKC rules state I think after the age of 11 or 12 any breedings must be witnessed by a Vet. I don't think a dog should be used for stud at that age. |
I would probably retire a stud at 6 or 7 in my opinion because by then I should have another prodigy at home being proven. I strongly believe that after a certain point in time in a dogs life they've done their job and it's time to retire to the good life and enjoy their senior years