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pauldo · 08-06-2006, 08:04 PM

Thanks for educating me on different options for a stud contract and letting me know that I wasn't way off base for discussing this with Duffy's owners. Reflecting on this experience, I agree with you JeannieK and Saleswmn, they were rude and weren't too concerned about offending me - just that "I" had had offended "them" -- these people would likely be a problem down the road if I had other concerns. (Darn, they have such a nice yorkie). I also thought they would have been grateful that I was willing to try Duffy based on what his history has been -- they actually own the two females that didn't conceive (which is why they bred them at the same time) and you would think they would appreciate the chance to find out if Duffy is successful b/f their females go into heat again which should be in November.

YorkieRose: The vet fertility expert I mentioned told me that sperm counts in Yorkies tend not to be accurate (usually come out lower). He said I could ask for one but it wldn't necessarily be accurate -- I don't think I would ever suggest this to Duffy's owners (I think they'll hang up on me again). At any rate this vet's view of Duffy's history is that Duffy is not at this point a reliable stud dog, so the sperm bank analogy doesn't quite work with Duffy -- b/c I really don't know if I'm "buying" enough sperm - what I'm paying for are the services of a good looking yorkie not necessarily a stud yorkie (which is what the $500 is suppose to be for).

Anyways I agree with your point that those that own stud dogs should be paid for their time (again this probably varies). Here in Saskatoon all stud owners I have spoken with, keep the female only for the period of time it takes to breed the two, I then pick my female up and return in two days.

At any rate the woman I have made arrangements with to use her stud seems wonderful -- she is very warm, welcoming and full of information. I think she will be great! Her stud, Stanley, is also 3 lbs. My only concerns with him were that he had the same characteristics as my own female that I was hoping to correct (ears a little bit too big, and legs a little bit too long). However, Stanley was shaved which may be why he had the bigger eared, longer legged look.....?????

08-06-2006, 08:04 PM	#10
pauldo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 117	Thanks for educating me on different options for a stud contract and letting me know that I wasn't way off base for discussing this with Duffy's owners. Reflecting on this experience, I agree with you JeannieK and Saleswmn, they were rude and weren't too concerned about offending me - just that "I" had had offended "them" -- these people would likely be a problem down the road if I had other concerns. (Darn, they have such a nice yorkie). I also thought they would have been grateful that I was willing to try Duffy based on what his history has been -- they actually own the two females that didn't conceive (which is why they bred them at the same time) and you would think they would appreciate the chance to find out if Duffy is successful b/f their females go into heat again which should be in November. YorkieRose: The vet fertility expert I mentioned told me that sperm counts in Yorkies tend not to be accurate (usually come out lower). He said I could ask for one but it wldn't necessarily be accurate -- I don't think I would ever suggest this to Duffy's owners (I think they'll hang up on me again). At any rate this vet's view of Duffy's history is that Duffy is not at this point a reliable stud dog, so the sperm bank analogy doesn't quite work with Duffy -- b/c I really don't know if I'm "buying" enough sperm - what I'm paying for are the services of a good looking yorkie not necessarily a stud yorkie (which is what the $500 is suppose to be for). Anyways I agree with your point that those that own stud dogs should be paid for their time (again this probably varies). Here in Saskatoon all stud owners I have spoken with, keep the female only for the period of time it takes to breed the two, I then pick my female up and return in two days. At any rate the woman I have made arrangements with to use her stud seems wonderful -- she is very warm, welcoming and full of information. I think she will be great! Her stud, Stanley, is also 3 lbs. My only concerns with him were that he had the same characteristics as my own female that I was hoping to correct (ears a little bit too big, and legs a little bit too long). However, Stanley was shaved which may be why he had the bigger eared, longer legged look.....?????