June 18, 2010
What does it take to get a weimaraner into stud service?
I have a young male weim and am interested in using him as a stud. But the problem is that I don't know much about stud services etc. Any information would be appreciated!
Only the very best males should ever be used at stud. The only reason anyone should breed his animal is to try to improve the breed. A bitch owner can go to any of the top stud dogs in the country. So, what does your dog have to offer?
Has your male been evaluated in the show ring by qualified judges against top competition?
Has he been OFA certified clear of hip and elbow dysplasia?
Have his eyes been checked by a veterinary opthalmologist, who certified him clear of PRA and other hereditary eye defects?
Has he been tested clear of brucellosis?
Is he of the proper temperament?
If you can answer yes to all of the above questions and you are one of the lucky few to own an outstanding dog, are you ready and qualified to handle a stud dog?
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Get him involved in the Show Ring. The Weimaraner Club of America can tell you everything you need to know.
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stud my ass
He needs to be, registered by the AKC, a champion, be screened and cleared of all genetic faults and in good health..
Unless this happens he should not be used .
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You make sure he is an excellent example of his breed by entering him into confirmation shows. When he starts winning, owners of female dogs will be asking to breed with your dog.
You also need to have him cleared for all genetic conditions that he could pass on to any potential pups. This is not the same as a vet saying "he's healthy". The tests can be on the pricey side but are worth it to have healthy pups.
If he is not up to show standard or does not have clear genetic tests, you should not breed him. I'm sure he is beautiful either way, but unless he is "show" quality, he has no business being bred.
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Only the very best males should ever be used at stud. The only reason anyone should breed his animal is to try to improve the breed. A bitch owner can go to any of the top stud dogs in the country. So, what does your dog have to offer?
Has your male been evaluated in the show ring by qualified judges against top competition?
Has he been OFA certified clear of hip and elbow dysplasia?
Have his eyes been checked by a veterinary opthalmologist, who certified him clear of PRA and other hereditary eye defects?
Has he been tested clear of brucellosis?
Is he of the proper temperament?
If you can answer yes to all of the above questions and you are one of the lucky few to own an outstanding dog, are you ready and qualified to handle a stud dog?
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First you have to show him until he earns his championship. Then you have to have him tested for a variety of genetic diseases. If he has good scores on BAER, CERF, OFA or PennHIP, and brucellosis tests, an excellent temperament, and is an AKC champion, he's suitable for breeding. You'll probably get offers from b*tch owners at dog shows.
If any of the above is not true, he's not worthy of breeding. There are too many homeless dogs dying in shelters to allow just any dog to breed, so he should be fixed.
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Get him health tested as responsible breeders will only want to use tested stock. Get him to shows so he can be seen by potential breeders. Speak to his breeder and see if they think that he has enough quality to be considered as a stud dog.
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It takes a lot of expense so if you are thinking of making money then forget it.
Firstly you need to make him "desirable" to b*tch owners and the only way you can do that is to show him to championship level, have him hip / elbow scored and any other tests the breed requires which costs a fair bit.
Then he has to prove himself so you wouldn't get too much to start with to see what he throws.
You also have to study his genetics and understand his good points and his faults so that you select the b*tches that are suitable as would a b*tch owner.
Then remember that once he knows what it is for then it can change them for the worse which can be a pain to live with.
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First step is for there to be a reason why anyone would want to use him.
You need proof that he is good enough, that is WHY there are dog shows and field trials.
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A breed mentor, health clearances registration with a LEGIT kennel club. Titles - Show/Field. His pedigree going back 3 or more generations. Clear brucellosis test.
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The fact that you need to ask is a clue that you shouldn't be studding him out. If he was proven and had completed his health tests then you would have developed breed contacts and someone would have already approached you about breeding. Check out the pdf chart to decide if he's ready to contribute his genes to the next generation. Read the breed club's Code of Ethics - are you going to abide by them? If you truly care about the breed then you won't want to do less.
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http://www.minpin.org/gen_info/breedingquality.pdf
http://www.weimclubamerica.org/about/index.html
Oh lovely, someone who knows absolutely NOTHING about breeding, genetics or what makes a dog qualified to be a good stud (who could affect the breed forever more - by being used) wants to stud out her dog (basically just because he's MALE). Never mind, he has no genetic health screenings, no titles, nothing to recommend him as being an asset to the breed. If you don't start with an outstanding dog, you can't possibly help or improve the breed (That includes a superior temperament suitable to the breed) and working ability, as well as superior conformation and good health… proven by genetic screenings (such as OFA or Penn-hip to prove he doesn't have dysplastic hips) CERF for eyes, & a thyroid test.
We have literally nearly 1,000 Weims per year, needing to be re-homed thru those who do rescue. We do not need any more mediocre puppies, taking away valuable homes from the adults who need them. Other than a puppy miller or backyard producer, nobody wants to use a stud with nothing to offer. If you are not improving the breed, there is NO POINT in making gray protoplasm, just because you want to be paid for sperm. Either prove the dog is worth being bred, or get him neutered.
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25 years in the breed; multiple Weims with Championships, CGC, tracking titles (including TDX) retrieving titles, hunting titles, pointing dog titles, & all 3 obedience titles; CD,CDX & UD. Oh and 14 years doing Weim Rescue.