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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Let me add what the OP breeder is doing, is taking advantage of her. Allowing her to take all the added responsibilty and expense of raising the pup and expense of obtaining all the required tests needed prior to breeding. And then reaping all the benefits of a litter (as many litters as she wants). A very convenient option for the breeder. |
I agree with all posts, I also would be surprised if the breeder did the whole gamut of health tests. So I dont think the breeder is going to be expecting this owner to pay for health tests AND that is a problem
to the OP: Dogs can get diseases from breeding like humans. Will the breeder pay for the prebreeding tests on your stud, and show you the proof that prebreeding tests have been done on the bitch? Who will absorb the medical costs if your dog comes down with an infection linked to the breeding? What happens if he is hurt or injured in the breeding process?
Who makes the decision on what vet care is required, where it is done, and who pays for it?
Judging by the pictures I've seen on her website none of her Yorkies are in show coat. Do your papers show a CH beside the registered names of sire and dam? If not then it's likely this person doesn't intend to show.
So in summary I think its' worth a call to the breeder, try to get out of this $$1oo stud fee arrangement. Just explain that you have been doing some thinking, (talk to your vet too before calling her, ask his opinion about this stud business), say you would much prefer to keep your boy as a pet, that you are not prepared to handle a "stud" dog and the drawbacks and responsibilty of having an unneutered male. Perhaps in your area like mine the city licensing fee for a unneutered male is 4x that for a neutered male.
Also here in Ontario, the consumer has 30 days to get out of any contract they sign, maybe in your state you might have similar protections.