Stud Services for dogs??????

Question

My male puppy (bichon/yorkie) is 10 months old and already I've recieved 2 requests for stud services...is he too young yet???

also...what kind of payment would I recieve for studding him out??

has anyone here even BEEN to an animal shelter??????

BIG DOGS PEOPLE!!! Little lap dogs are perfect for any home!!! That's why I got him!!!!

I went to a shelter when I was looking for a dog and do you know how long the waiting list is for a small dog???

oh and I also had a pure bred Cocker Spaniel that had to be spayed because of severe health problems due to over inter-breeding. Some breeds could use some new blood!

Answer 1

he sounds absolutely adorable. Little dogs are in high demand and will more than likely not be abandoned.

Usually they will give you pick of any resulting litter as payment.

I would wait until he's older. You might check with his vet to say when.

Answer 2

Why is it that a waiting list is a bad thing. People willing to get on one and actually wait are helping to show their commitment to any pet they bring home. It works this way with reputable breeders you know. I'm on a wait list and it could be a full year before there is a puppy ready to come home. People who "impulse" buy pups are far more likely to have done no proper research and their dogs end up in rescues and shelters. Did you know that 60% of all the dogs in shelters come from backyard breeders, which is what you will be if you intentionally breed a mixed breed. Please do not join the ranks of those causing our over population problem. I assure you there are small dogs in shelters, just less likely to find puppies. That would be because uneducated owners buy a small breed, realize it's more than they can handle and by the time the dog is 2 or 3, they surrender it and make it someone else's problem.

ADDED: Line breeding is perfectly acceptable and can be beneficial IF the breeder actually knows what they are doing. How do you think purebreds actually came to be? Line breeding was used extensively. But my dog is purebred and perfectly healthy. Don't take a few bad breeders and try to compare them to those reputable ones who are dedicated to their breed and improving on it. By the way, there's nothing noble to be said about breeding mutts.

Answer 3

I have been to a shelter. I have been to many shelters. I rescue SMALL BREED DOGS. Many small breed rescue groups pull their breed out of the shelters as soon as they show up. That is why there are so few in shelters. It is much easier to find foster homes for the smaller breeds. You are not sounding very credible in your argument for breeding your dog, so I think you need to get some factual info before you continue here.

I will help you by giving you a start. Currently there are 506 Bichons and 601 Yorkies listed on the Petfinder website. That is 1107 dogs. If you don't know what Petfinder is, it is a nationwide list of dogs who are unwanted and in shelters and rescue in this country. I haven't even looked at Craigs List because I don't like that site.
Many of the dogs listed are not purebreds-they are mutts, like your dog.
Now tell us again why it is such a good idea to breed your dog?

Answer 4

Do NOT breed a mix!!! Do NOT breed ANY dog that is under 2 years old, has not had & passed genetic health testing (not just simple vet exams), that do not have an impeccible pedigree, that don't meet breed standard (impossible with a mix).

No mix should be delibrately bred and only @ 10% of purebred dogs should be bred.
Your Cocker didn't have problems because of inbreeding, but rather a lot morel ikely because you likely didn't get her from a responsible breeder. Peopel mistakenly believe it is "inbreeding" or that purebreds have more health issues but this is totally false..IF you buy from a responsible, ethical breeder yuo dramaticly reduce the risk of health issues. BYB/Mills are waht give purebreds a bad name.

Answer 5

First of all, no respectable breeder would use a male that is not registered with a legit KC- in the U.S. For many breeds that's the AKC. Secondly, you have to plan to get him out to conformation shows and/or working trials (relying on the breed) given that once more, no first rate breeder would use an unproven male. Subsequently, the genetic screenings you need depend on the breed you buy and lots of can't be done until the canine is 2 years historic. Something breed you choose, join the countrywide father or mother breed club and your neighborhood kennel club. You will see mentors there to aid you by way of the approach together with boarding the bit**, where to retailer/ship samples for AI, and writing a stud contract.

Answer 6

really you should think very carefully about breeding your dog, it's great to think that he can make you money , but is that why you got him? He is a cross bred right , so he doesn't have any breed lines to go by , you could be breeding puppies with genetic deffects , that have come from dads or mums side and be passed on , you really don't want a litter of puppies with health problems do you ?The best thing for your dog would be to get him neutured . At 10 months old he is very young to be breed from .Dogs should really not be breed from untill about 2 years as they are not fully mature untill then.Think about the implactions of your actions

Answer 7

My biggest concern is not his age, but the fact that you are thinking of studding out a mutt. Have you not seen the stuffed-to-capacity shelters? Are you not aware that there is no shortage of mutts and you would just be contributing to the killing of millions of dogs each year? Get your dog neutered and just allow him to be a pet, which is what all mutts should be.

Yes, I have been to a shelter, the qustion is have you? There are 600 Yokies and 512 Bichons on Petfinder right now that are homeless. I assure you there is no shortage of any breed. Don't breed your mutt and quit coming up with lame excuses for why it is okay to do something so unethical.
http://www.petfinder.com/breeds/Dog

Answer 8

Your dog is a mixed breed. Just because you paid a lot of money for him doesn't mean he need to breed. Please have him neutered. There may not be a lot of small dogs at your local sheter but there are a lot at my local shelter and may others (see Rachel's info from petfinders) Also lapdogs are far from perfect for any home. However if you are going to breed him anyway you will need to have him tested for the problems specific to both breeds prior to breeding. Some of these cannot be completed until is at least 2 years old.

Answer 9

YES; he is too young! Never breed dogs before they are 24 months of age. It takes at least that long to determine if the animal has any significant health or behavior problems. Regretfully some health problems do not show up until the animal is even older. The animals should be examined by a veterinarian to see if they are carrying any significant medical disorders that can be passed on to the future litter. Certain laboratory tests should be performed (this is discussed in more detail later). We are not just saying this because we are veterinarians trying to drive more business to our doors.

You need to check for health problems for both breeds. Bichon Frise and Yorkshire Terrier.

Answer 10

I wouldnt stud him out at all. The puppies wouldnt be worth it, plus like the others said, responsible breeders wouldnt ask for stud services from a mix.

With my shih tzu we got pick of the litter when we studded him out once. That seems to be the standard payment. After that though, we got him neutered. There are just too many dogs out there that need a home to purposely make more.

Not to mention getting him neutered will make him a happier, healthier dog.

Answer 11

at the start, no respectable breeder might use a male that's no longer registered with a official KC- interior the US for many breeds it relatively is the AKC. Secondly, you may desire to plot to get him out to conformation exhibits and/or working trials (finding on the breed) via fact returned, no respectable breeder might use an unproven male. ultimately, the genetic screenings you desire remember on the breed you purchase and a super form of can't be executed until eventually the canines is two years previous. notwithstanding breed you elect, connect the nationwide determine breed club and your community kennel club. you will locate mentors there that can assist you you interior the process the technique alongside with boarding the bit**, the place to save/deliver samples for AI, and writing a stud contract.