A "stud fee" refers to the amount of money that is paid to use a male animal, usually a horse or dog, for breeding purposes.
Sentences with «stud fee»
To avoid paying stud fees, they frequently own both parents. (spotsociety.org)
If male, they will often command higher stud fees and the offspring of male or female champions may earn more for the breeder in puppy sales. (dogbreedhealth.com)
Therefore, dog breeders know that their male puppies can generate quite a bit of revenue through champion stud fees thanks to their showing achievements. (breedingbusiness.com)