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YorkieRose · 04-05-2005, 03:43 AM

You have a breeder/mentor, surely they have given you the advise you need. Plus, they have no doubt sold you a top of the line stud, hopefully.

The reason I advise against using a stud for breeding is the marking issue...most pet owners will not put up with it. Neutering at 6 months all but stops this bad habit in most males.
Yes, you are correct the dog world is full of STD's and not just brucellosis.

AS to how to prove a male...most breeders use the male with their own bitch or a close friends, then offer at stud.
An unproven male's first stud service is free..that used to be common practice, or pay if it takes. Everyone has different fees.
A pet breeder here in Florida was telling me she charges $2500. A fair price for a quality stud, with tip top pedigree is $400/450...even the champions command little more with a professional breeder.

04-05-2005, 03:43 AM	#14
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	stud You have a breeder/mentor, surely they have given you the advise you need. Plus, they have no doubt sold you a top of the line stud, hopefully. The reason I advise against using a stud for breeding is the marking issue...most pet owners will not put up with it. Neutering at 6 months all but stops this bad habit in most males. Yes, you are correct the dog world is full of STD's and not just brucellosis. AS to how to prove a male...most breeders use the male with their own bitch or a close friends, then offer at stud. An unproven male's first stud service is free..that used to be common practice, or pay if it takes. Everyone has different fees. A pet breeder here in Florida was telling me she charges $2500. A fair price for a quality stud, with tip top pedigree is $400/450...even the champions command little more with a professional breeder.