Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Some Advice Before Availing Of A Bulldog Stud Service

By Paulette Short


If you are reading this article right now then you might have a female bulldog or bitch that is in heat. Perhaps it has entered your mind of having your bulldog female avail of a stud service so that she can conceive and give you extra pups. This article covers some basics of what you need to know when availing of a bulldog stud service.

This is basically a mating service given by champion bloodline dog owners to other owners of the same dog breed, though some breed mainly for procreation rather than getting prospective champions. It is logical therefore to assume that the better the bloodline, in terms of champions, the higher the asking price will be.

On average, the going price for mating with a champion breed is about 3500. Most can boast of over four generation of champions, thus making it more than likely that the pups sired will be champions also. Thus the more generations that the male has sired in terms of champions will also affect the price upwards. This is not so bad considering that the potential litter could have champions themselves, which can turn a profit for the litter owner.

The process begins with your bitch being approved first by the prospective stud provider. Approved means that she is in the prime of health and will have no complications during pregnancy. The sickness that is mainly looked out for is brucellosis. This is basically the canine version of a sexually transmitted disease, which can cause complications in pregnancy.

As soon as the brucellosis test hurdle has been passed, along with other necessary health checks as required, then terms on the contract of mating can be discussed and negotiated. As it is a standard business transaction it is covered by contract, to ensure that the interests of both parties are clear and protected. Whether or not the procedure will entail actual mating or artificial insemination, a contract is usually required.

The contract guarantees the owner of the female, or the one hiring the stud, that the owner of the stud guarantees a certain number of generations pedigree, whether it be the standard fourth generation or more. It will provide provisions for adequate care of the bitch under their care and also possibilities of return service within a certain number of days, which is usually around sixty to seventy days if conception does not occur.

As for the owner of the female, they are usually not made to give one pup out of the litter unless otherwise stated in the contract. They are also encouraged to keep the dog in heat in secluded areas where no other dogs can get to them so as to ensure purity of the mating procedure, for the duration of the contract.

These are some important things you should know about when hiring a bulldog stud service. More items will definitely need to be covered and this can be done with more research either by internet or your dealings with other breeders for their recommendations.




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