Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

I have never had a litter before can you offer advice?

 

Yes of course.  Breeding a litter for the first time is such an exciting time but sometimes it also be a bit nerve wracking at first.  Rest assured we are here to help you with your journey so that you can feel relaxed and confident in taking proper care of your girl and her puppies throughout the process.  With 20 years of experience with all aspects of mating and breeding; we are happy to offer any advice that you may need, from the mating itself through to advertising your litter and everything in between.  There are no silly questions so feel free to ask us anything. 

Im worried that my girl will be nervous and not receptive.  How do we overcome this if it happens?

 

 

 

Do you offer AI? (Artificial Insemination)

 

Yes, we can make arrangements for an artificial insemination mating if required or preferred.  Give us a call to discuss the options.

 

Can I pay extra for a 3rd visit?

 

One mating is usually plenty to get a successful pregnancy.  We do offer a second mating at no extra charge.  This usually is around 48 hours later.  Sometimes we get asked for a 3rd mating and as long as the dog is available and not at rest before his next booking then we can accommodate. The additional mating will be charged at half the original stud fee.  This can be especially helpful if you have had trouble getting your girl pregnant in the past or are not exactly sure of the exact date the season started.  Some people just want to cover a longer period of possible ovulation - belt and braces approach.   

What colours will I get?

 

We can't guarantee what colours your girl will produce. We can make predictions based on your knowledge of her colour genes, our experience and our boys' past results.  Even with all our years experience, Mother Nature still likes to surprise us at times with colours we would never expect from a pairing.

 

 

How can your smaller Dog mate my taller Bitch? 

 

We are very experienced in accommodating matings of this nature and will sort out all the logistics in order to ensure a successful natural mating. our boys are trained from an early age and are used to mating ladies of all sizes.  We have a steps of different sizes for our boys to stand on. Alternatively an artificial insemination can be arranged in this situation if preferred.

Would you accept pick of the litter instead of the stud fee?

 Years ago, it was the custom for the stud owner to be offered either a puppy from the litter or the price of one puppy once the litter is sold, as payment for the stud fee.  This is a dated approach but some people still prefer to do things this way.  

In rare cases we may be able to accept pick of the litter as payment but this is not standard practice these days and would depend on a number of factors.  Also a contract would need to be drawn up in advance.

What if my girl doesn't get pregnant?

 

We will do everything we can to ensure your girl becomes pregnant the first time of trying.  In the unlikely event that your bitch does not become pregnant; as a gesture of good will we can offer ONE free return visit on her next season. It MUST be the same bitch that is brought back on her next season for her free return visit to the same stud dog.  Please note this is a gesture of good will not an entitlement.  Rest assured we will do everything we can to accommodate your girl for a return mating if one is needed. 

 

To avoid disappointment you will need to give us a call as soon as the bitch comes back into season so that we can reserve the appropriate stud dog for you. In the rare event that the stud dog you used originally is already booked up, we may be able to offer an alternative sire, or the free mating may be carried over to the next season