What is the best way to advertise a stud dog?

Question

I have a 5 yr. old American Staffordshire Bull Terrior, he is very well trained and he is very beautiful. He is Blue and has white markings. He has been tested for hip dysplacia and the results were negative and he is not a mutt or mix of any kind. He has a very sweet personality and I am interested in making him a stud dog. What is the most effective way of advertisement at a low cost? Thanks, Jessica

I just want to let everyone know Thank you for your answers. I appreciate the opinions and just so you know he is AKC registered and was purchased from a reputable breeder. I have done a lot of research on the breed and I have volunteered at shelters for the dogs. I really do love the breed( and related) and am not trying to create more problems for them. Thabks Again,
Jessica

Answer 1

Hi, not sure which country you are in - but if you were in the UK then I'd suggest joining something like the Champdogs site which lists dogs at stud. I'm not sure whether or not this costs anything.
http://www.champdogs.co.uk/

The ePupz site also has a section to advertise Stud Dogs.
http://www.epupz.co.uk/search/index.asp?search=breeders&mode=studs
& I notice that you can select the country in which you wish to advertise from a box at the top. I think that this may be free of charge but I'm not too sure, sorry.

I also wonder whether or not it might be a good idea to show him & thus get him known in your local area. Or to join a Club - as they may list him for you on their site.

Answer 2

Most stud dogs are show dogs and have a history of other tests not just hip dysplasia, which I assume you know little about since you misspelled it. Also testing isn't just a matter of getting an xray but also going through the OFA for hips and elbows.

You can't charge a fee for a stud dog without being a well known dog handler/breeder in the Am Staff community. Obviously you are not.

Once again another person on this list that breeds for no good reason but that the dog is pretty. Good Lord by the time we add up as many folks as we've had questions about this we could have our very own animal shelter full of dogs!

People: if you want to breed a dog own one for years, get into a novice show ring, show it and then go from there. . . .otherwise stop breeding.

Answer 3

You should also look into his family history and the blood lines. If you contact breeders some will point you in the right direction explain to them about what you have done some breeders will then help you by putting him on there web site. Where i live there is a staffordshire bull terrier shop where you can advertise studs for free and puppy's maybe you should if there is anything like this in your area.

Answer 4

i'd suggest contacting your dogs breeder and asking them if they know of anyone who would need your dog's services. i believe you can advertise on the akc site and on the american staffordshire terrier club website. go to some dog shows, talk to more staffie people (who know what they are doing). they should be able to help you out. most quality studs are advertised via word of mouth/reputation.

while it would be better if you dog was a champion of record (Ch.) and had proved itself worthy in the ring, at least you did the responsible thing and had the dog tested for hip dysplasia. i wish there were more people who tried to do the right thing.

Answer 5

Tell your Vet you want him listed for stud service. Also put an ad in the paper. Post it at the pet shelters too. Many people call there to see if they have any dogs that come in of that breed, they may know from the licenses who has them in your area.

Answer 6

Get in touch with a breed society. They usually keep lists of stud dogs for that breed and if he has passed all his health tests im sure they wouldn't mind advertising his services. Altho 5 is a late age to start..i wish you luck

Answer 7

Jessica
I have a 1 yr old brindle/white female I want to breed with a blue. She is purebreed, but with no papers seeing as the person we got her from wouldnt return our calls to have them sent to us. I would give you pick of litter or three hundred for a stud. And the best way depending on where you are at is to advertise him on places like craigslist, or any dog breeding websites. Chelsea

Answer 8

Don't. While it is good to know that your dog is not prone to dysplasia, that is not enough.

5 million dogs are killed every year in the US by shelters.
13,698 dogs per day.
19 dogs every TWO SECONDS. Killed for the lack of a home. Most thrown away because they have become a nuisance.
Why would you add to that?

The only reason to breed is to improve the breed, not because your dog "is so cute" or "special".

Answer 9

First of all, he may have had the necessary testing but that does not make him a good representative of the breed. Any reputable breeder will not breed to you. If you had the knowledge and background in dogs and Am Staffs, than you would not be asking this question. Do him and everyone else a favor and have him neutered.

Answer 10

Most female owners want to see a male sucessfull in the dog sport of their chioce & will speculate over the males they see succeding at dog events but will consider no others regardless of advertising. So get out there & do something! Breed ring , obedience, agility.......