Stud Size?
 

I'm looking for opinions.

What do you consider to be the perfect stud dog size?

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Both my male studs are in the 3 pound range (actually my Butch has been running a little less than 3 pounds lately).... so I'd say the 3 pound range. Butch has mated with females up to 8 pounds... he doesn't seem to have a problem with the difference in size.

I am guessing the average opinion will be in the 4-5 pound range. ;)

It really depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you are trying to get small little money makers , then by all means go with a little boy but if you are breeding to standard and you are hoping for quality, then you need a quality boy. My boys are 5 to 6 pounds and they have been shown and are AKC Champions. 5 pounds is really small enough for me, I hope you find a nice boy.
Just remember the size of the grandparents matters too, find out as much as you can.

It can be very difficult to purchase a quality male for breeding with a great pedigree if you are not showing and trying to improve the breed.

Best of Luck to you.

I agree with Dray it all depends on what you're trying to achieve.

studs
 

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my stud is about 180lbs.....my husband.
i'm sorry, i couldn't resist.

ok...to be serious, debbie said it all in her post. size would be the last thing i looked at, first would be the health, standard, pedigree then size.
good luck to you

Thanks for the advice! Keep it coming! :thumbup: Dray - good post! :thumbup:

It seems like everyone is looking for a 3 lb stud.
I have had a lot of people looking for a male and had held back a gorgeous boy who at 10 months is 6 lbs 4 ounces he has been at 6 lbs since about 5 1/2 - 6 months that is a standard size from standard sire and dam etc. .
Gorgeous confirmation, great bite etc. But when any inquires about him they immeadiately are no longer interested due to his 6 lbs. lol but they were so interested in his litter mate who was 4 1/2 lbs who has now grown I think another lb. :confused:

I know when I started I wanted 4 1/2 lbs. But realize after many years that 6 lbs is fine..lol and it depends on whats behind the size of that male too.
3 lb male could be from 7 - 8 lb ancestors.


deana

dray;1324251]It really depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you are trying to get small little money makers , then by all means go with a little boy but if you are breeding to standard and you are hoping for quality, then you need a quality boy. My boys are 5 to 6 pounds and they have been shown and are AKC Champions. 5 pounds is really small enough for me, I hope you find a nice boy.
Just remember the size of the grandparents matters too, find out as much as you can.

It can be very difficult to purchase a quality male for breeding with a great pedigree if you are not showing and trying to improve the breed.

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I agree completly, and I'm in constant "learn" mode. I am looking at grandparents of the pups as well. Thanks so much for your advice!


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Thats what its all about, learning, once you think you know it all you are in trouble. We are always learning.
So you are on the right track
Best of luck

Deana

stud
 

What you are going to find is.."one stud does not fit all"..rarely will one stud be suited to each and every bitch you want to breed..

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Breny,

You need to study the complete line of a stud. And as Pat says one stud does not fit all. Each breeding. even with the same sire and dam, will be different.

I agree with size depending on what your trying to accomplish. I have a 5 1/2 lb male and I just purchased at smaller male to add to my breeding program who will stay in the 3 to 3 1/2 lb range. I felt this way I have more options depending on what female I will be breeding with them.

I know when I started my breeder said she would only have one stud. I do believe she has more than that now.
I bought 2 boys from her each one from first litter and one from second and each produce differently although both sire and dam are the same. Very nice boys and a lot of people thought I was crazy to buy two from the exact same pedigree. But each has held a very important place in our breedings.
Both did acquire their Ch title too.
One is very compact and just adorable and the other one is a bigger boy more leg, more reach of neck more elegant, he is the sire of the 6 lb boy. And his son reminds me so much of him. Slow growing silk and all.
Gotta love the boys!!
I always want to keep the boys.

breeding
 

Never a truer statement was made...
I look at the pedigree first..try to see or remember (photos)as many of the dogs as possible. Sometimes a male will click with most everything..and that stud is a treasure...but each breeding can be totally different.
Rini (Whispersmom) and I tried to reproduce another Jesse...used the same parents 3 more times and no Jesse...nothing even close to him IMO...