i have a boxer that i am thinking of using as a stud he is show quality and will be heart tested etc any info?

Question

he is a good natured dog with an excelent head and strong body i have not done this before and dont want to add to the problem of unwanted dogs and would not concider it if he wouldnt beter the breed i also wanted to know how to pick the bxxxx (not to pick but to not bread with a puppy farmer of one with problems) please any info will help

Answer 1

If you want to attract quality females, you need to show him and establish that he is a quality male. You also need to have his health certifications as recommended by the American Boxer Club http://americanboxerclub.org/health-screening.html You would also want to join the club so you can advertise him in their publication so he can be seen by other serious breeders.

Once he is a Champion and health-cleared, then you need to make sure that the females are also champions and health-screened. They should also have excellent temperaments (as should your dog). They should have pedigress with depth of quality. They also should be owned by responsible people dedicated to improving the breed, who care about where their puppies go. Using him on poor quality females will result in poor quality puppies that reflect badly on him (everyone blames the sire for problems with the pups).

Here is an article on stud-dog management.
http://phi-vestavia.com/studdogmanage.htm

Other stud-dog articles
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding/stud.html
http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/kennelclub/documents/Stud.pdf#search=%22stud%20dog%22
http://www.godivalabs.com/stud.html

Answer 2

Tail set is a little too low and without being able to actually put my hands on the dog to test structure, it's impossible to tell you. A side view isn't enough to evaluate the dogs possibilities and many times the movement is what puts one dog ahead of the other in the judges mind. See if you can find a Boxer breeder willing to go over the dog and let you know. Most of them are pretty nice to newbies. The more dogs in the ring the faster come the Championship points for them, so it's good to get new people involved in the sport, especially if their dog is no real competition.

Answer 3

I also have a boxer but mine is a bxxxx and I would love to breed her but at the moment she is too young. She is only 7 months. She is a brilliant little girl. Only thing that I know is that a lot of breeders won't hire me a stud as she is white and red. The vet has told me as long as her heart scores etc are OK he can see no reason to breed her but I am not sure. If you type in on your google page boxer dogs loads of different sites come up! I have learnt you will be-able to charge about £250 per stud and then the poor fella has to keep trying until he has done the job! Good luck and let me know how you get on.

Answer 4

you don't pick the female dog, their owners pick you. Ask yourself this. If a female dogs owner wanted to use a stud dog, she can use the best champion dog in the country for a small fee. Why would they pick your dog who has never been shown or judged against others of his breed?
What faults does your dog have? Do you know how to read a pedigree and compare it with the pedigree of the female dog's?
Do your dog a favour and don't bother. At your end of the scale using an untried, unshown dog, you will only get the back yard breeders looking for any dog as long as it is cheap. Incidentally stud dog owners do not generally charge to use the dog if it is unproven.

Answer 5

The fact that your dog is "show quality" is a good start. Before you breed ANY dog, he/she should have earned a championship in some area of competition. This could be obedience, conformation, agility, schutzhund, etc. Being show quality and being a champion are entirely different things. If you are really serious about bettering the breed and wanting to be responsible, start by trying to earn your dog a championship.

Answer 6

The owner of the stud doesn't do the picking, the owner of the female chooses the stud that would be the best match for her dog. The way they select is most often because they've seen the male at a show and like him, his pedigree and he has whatever quality may be lacking in their line.

Answer 7

Yes you will also want to get him OFA certified. http://www.offa.org/ Also visit www.AKC.org and look up the breeders in your area. Most reputable breeders are more than happy to help someone starting out...if they breed with good ethics ect...you can learn more about what testing should be done that is specific to Boxers. They will also help with identifiying faults in other dogs and just general info regarding breeding...contracts ect. AKC's website also lists shows that may be going on in your area..this will help you network with other people who only breed to improve the breed. They will be honest with you regarding your male too. If they really dont think that he is show quality they will tell you exactly why, ect. I hope this helps. My parents used to show American Cocker Spaniels and they were always willing to take the time with someone that was willing to learn and breed the right way. I hope all of this helps

Answer 8

If your Boxer is "show quality" but has never won any shows, no legitimate breeder will want him as a stud. Breeders spend thousands if not millions of dollars perfecting their dogs and only pay stud fees for purebred champions with a proven lineage of good health and temperament.

You may be able to get local backyard breeders to accept your dog as a stud, but don't expect a hefty stud fee, and understand that, despite your best intentions, you WILL be adding to the problem of pet overpopulation.

Answer 9

My two cents, from a veterinary point of view: the only quality worth breeding for is TEMPERAMENT. I don't care how good a dog looks or how many shows he's won, if he's a jerk he's not worth breeding.

Answer 10

I really admire you, you are very smart. One of the few people who realize that we don't need more dogs being euthanized in shelters, however still want to better the breed. I would get him finished (or at least a few points under his belt) before you attempt to breed him. How old is he? make sure he is at least 2 years old and his hips have passed. I would contact the boxer breed club and ask for a list of responsible breeders in your area, they might use him at stud or at least help you out. If there isn't a breeder in your area you could have your vet collect his semen, have it frozen or chilled, and ship it.