[gemy]

I have seen at some times what ppl here refer to as the stud owners responsibility.

And I'd like to discuss your thoughts on this, as breeders who may have only females, and or have males and may stud out your males.

Traditionally my understanding (although nothing is written in stone anywhere), I do the health tests on my male, may even provide sperm analysis for the interested owner of the dam. I have championed my dog, trained him, and done all I can right by him. I will (actually I must and would insist on being present for a breeding). I also will demand from the female the self same health tests and to be a Championed female.

Alright the litter is born. What do you think are your responsibilities as a stud owner if that litter comes up with future health problems?

What are your responsibilities if 5 yrs down the road your stud is diagnosed with a serious health problem? To the owner of the dam? To the puppy buyers? Of course you would not necessarily know who those puppy buyers are.


Historically the onus has been basically 100% on the bitches owner. What-ever the problem might be.

There are lots of reality here. As a stud owner you have no control over the puppy rearing, or the health care of the dam and pups. In fact you have no input into it ..usually.

For some genetic problems that is a moot point; for others not so much. For temperament of the pups you betcha.

So here I am not talking legally, but morally and ethically, as a stud owner what do you think your responsibilities are?

As the owner of a bitch and breeder, what do you actually look to the stud owner for?