It involves analyzing the pedigrees of your bitch and
the potential stud dogs to choose a good match.
Not exact matches
Realize the
potential impact of their
stud dogs and satisfy them - selves of the suitability of any breeding.
There are crucial questions you should answer before deciding whether your
dog has the
potential to be a great
stud or dam.
Once your kennel is registered with TGR, as a breeder you will have the ability to search the registry database of over 10,000
dogs using criteria you select (color, gender, size, coat type, etc.) to assist in locating
stud service, breeding stock, etc.. This feature provides breeders a
potential tool to identify diverse
dogs for optimal breeding matches.
If possible, take a look at other
dogs sired by the
potential stud.
You may have to travel to see the
stud or make special arrangements, but it will be worth it to avoid the stress of living with a
dog who is afraid of people he doesn't know and has the
potential to react aggressively as a result.
However, males with two copies ought not to be offered at public
stud due the
potential for increasing the frequency of the mutation if that
dog or any of his sons should become popular sires.
Breeders of pedigree
dogs who follow the code take great care in choosing the
stud for their bitch, in carrying out the health tests on the bitch, and even greater care in selecting the
potential owner for their puppies.