Dog Breeding. Is this feasible?

[alfredgreybeard]

Have a minature schnauzer, he is a beautifully natured lovely dog and would very much like a puppy from him.

Would it be acceptable to approach a breeder and offer him for stud purposes but ask for one of the puppies in lieu of a fee?

I think that is perfectly reasonable and to be honest, I have seen people offering their dog as a stud on a few websites, can't remember anyone mentioning a puppy in lieu on a fee though.

Not sure if owners would prefer dogs to be tested for any common illnesses in that breed first though so they are sure to be able to sell their litter.

Imagine if they agreed and only 1 pup was born! Just a thought that I had!

You could always advertise on gumtree of preloved to see if you get any response.

I did think of that kid actually. He came from a litter of 10 though so hoping it would be more along those lines. Will think about it a bit more and look into advertising.

Unless your dog has had good results in the show ring and also has clear health tests it is extremely unlikely any decent breeder would be interested in using him at stud.

If you want a dog like yours, the best way to get one is to go back to your own dog's breeder and ask for a puppy from the same lines.

if your dog is pedigree, then yes, look into breeding (you'd need full pedigree certificates plus a check up at the vets to confirm dog's health). a friend has just paid £500 to breed her golden lab with a standard poodle, they now have 10, 3 day old golden doodles!

Totally agree with midori1999, I'm afraid there is really no good reason to be breeding from an unproven dog.

Going back to his breeder really would be the best plan

Yes, it is fairly common among pedigree dog breeders for that to happen. My parents showed and bred dogs for many years and it was sometimes but not always an abslute condition of the stud agreememt. At 8 weeks old, the owner of the bitch usually got first choice of the puppies and the owner of the dog got second choice of the remaining litter.

Oh jesus, listen to Midori. She does know her stuff. Pounds and rescues are full of unregistered, un-tested, unproven "pedigree" dogs, waiting for homes or worse, waiting to die. In another year or so the pups bred from your dog could be amongst them.

Reminds me of when my Mum was asked to "give the services" of her beautiful boxer (never shown himself, but very good pedigree). Unfortunately he never got the hang of what was required of him, but enjoyed the day out and playing with the other dog. He'd wait at the window, tail wagging and happily go off - but never managed to do the deed

Sorry to add to the nays, but Midori's right. I was at a breed club fundraiser this weekend - the rescue people had folders full of dumped pedigree dogs, many from pet owners who fancied a litter, then expected breed rescue to take on the responsibility of homing when they were left with eight ravenous, rapidly un-cute-ifying pups. Heartbreaking. Not a good time to be selling puppies without a waiting list.

I agree that without appropriate health testing and screening it would be imprudent to consider breeding from him. And if someone was prepared to use him as stud without these conditions being met it then they are not someone you want to be involved with.

It is not a good time to be breeding - people haven't got the cash or the confidence to take on the extra outlay that a dog requires. Unlike the owner of the bitch, you will have no say in where these pups go - what sort of home, what sort of people, what sort of future - it's all outwith your control.

I think the advice to go back to the original breeder is extremely sound.

Yep, another voice saying go back to the breeder for another pup.