[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom

WOW!!! First let me offer my congrats to both you and Delilah she is adorable.

Now for the WOW part, I did not know AI was an option for dogs. I have so many questions if you are willing to answer (please)

1. How do you find a donor?
I met lots of silky breeders thru the shows, so I bought the semen from the best stud I could afford..
2. Do you screen the donors owner?
Yes, and the stud, everything from championships to medical, you want to make sure he is up to the job, just like breeding in person.
3. Is there some sort of insurance you can buy for let's say a not so honest donor owner?
if any I am not aware, but is certain trust when you meet show breeders, they are very proud of their lines and want the best for both lines..
4. How is the frozen "swimmers" shipped?
just like human ones.. I did not see it personally, the stud's vet collected the sample and overnight it to my vet. I opted for the fresh chilled option, which is a bit more expensive than the frozen option. the probability of pregnancy is better with the fresh chilled, at least I was told that by the repro vet.

This is just amazing me to, sorry if I am being to intrusive.

Another reason I love Yorkie Talk, I still learn things every time I sign on.

my answers to you are in red...
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