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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Well... Since you want to charge for a "service," think about when you get things done for yourself. You want to pay for the best right? So when you're offering something, then offer the best! How do you know what you have is the best? That's easy. Study your pups lines (look into he health history of generations past), have your boy health tested (and no, a wellness check is not enough, there is a list of health tests to check for diseases both genetic and STD and on and on, one of the breeders will list them for you since I don't know them all by name), have your boy looked at by those who know, like show people, judges, etc. they can help you evaluate your dog for quality.
I know it sounds mean and detached, but that's the honest truth about studding. If I had a female that I needed a stud for, I'm not going to exchange money with you unless I know I'm getting the best. That's how you know what to charge. |
I agree with this. If you plan on studding I would get the proper tests done ...I don't even think it's that expensive. Know his lines and what he has the potential to "throw". Have a show judge/responsible breeder check him out to give you their unbiased opinion(we all think our dogs are the shiz
). Make sure the female has been tested for stds. I would hate for my male to contract something. Also if he's an "unproven" stud I don't think you should charge as much but if he is proven the general stud fee in my area is $500 depending on lines and test done or pick of the litter. If you do it I would make sure to get your money up front but also have a contract between you and the females owner. Including something like "....if this tie does not produce pups we will try x number of times afterwards if there are no puppies as a result I will refund x amount of money". Just a thought/example. But your best bet would be to contact a responsible breeder and ask how they do things. Good Luck!!!!