In this episode, Heidi Hartman, breeder and owner of Harbor Run Labradors talks to us about stud dog maintenance, nutrition, and important points when considering putting, and using a dog at stud. In today’s discussion we cover 3 main themes: So you want your dog to be a stud, So you’ve proven your dog for stud now what, and So you want to use my stud dog. We approach this topic with considerations to both popular and rare breeds alike. No two breeding programs are the same, and we respectfully breakdown considerations of fundamentals, in addition to different views when considering and using stud dogs. This discussion is based on breeder opinions only, we highly suggest you consult your veterinarian with any breeding advice.
8:40 – I have great dog, want to be used at stud one day
11:25 – Breed Standard
13:00 – Form & Function – field titles to prove ability
14:50 – Health Test Recommendations
23:00 – Other considerations for a prospective stud dog
29:35 – Check Fertility
30:20 – Freezing semen
35:00 – Brucellosis
38:00 – Keeping Stud Dog Health & Fertile
43:20 – Type of person it takes to own a stud dog
46:00 – Using stud that’s being campaigned
47:15 – Brief on contracts
48:50 – Stud fee vs Service fee
54:00 – Breeder Intentions
1:00:00 – Breeding options
1:03:30 – Duties/Responsibilities of a stud dog owner
1:11:00 – I have a stud dog, but don’t have interest in the work
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