Stud fee prices

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Personally I would never give pick of the litter unless the contract stated that a litter is more than one live healthy pup.

I feel it very unfair for the owner of the female to have to give up the only puppy when all the risk was on the female. Then they have to wait a year before breeding again, where the stud can be out making money every omnth.

That is just my opinion, I have never studded one out, nor have I had to use a stud. I just know I would not give up my only puppy when my female is the one that had all the risk and expense.

I believe I would insist on two or more live puppies, (all the breeding books that I have read say one pup is not consiodered a litter) and a restud for one or none. But at the very most, I would split the price of a single pup.

I totally agree! I did pick of the litter my first time out because both parnets were untryed but I will never do it again. You give away control as the breeder and after putting your female at risk, not to mention the long hours and expense of care, you could end up losing the best fruits of your labor. Around here it seems to run 300.-500. The problem is finding a quality stud close by.

[Simmy84]

I searched very long here in Europe to find a good stud for my Ch. bitch, it´s really not easy cause I only want one of the highest quality. I found one comming from America and staying here for some time, he´s a Multi Ch. and near to perfection in every point, stud fee is 800 €, that´s quite high for Europe, but for me it is ok, cause I know what I get. I studied pedigrees very intensive, they fit excellent together and the stud already made some great puppies both in America and at the Kennel he stays here in Europe.

[Amber_lv]

Question if you choose pick of the litter do they pay to have the dew calws and the tails docked? is it like you are a buyer or do you share the costs?