Studding questions

[aidy06]

Hi, we've been approached by a reputable breeder about studding Marley. We don't want any money for it so got offered the pick of the litter, we said we'd look into it and get back to them. Is studding frowned upon? Marley comes first and if it's going to unsettle him or change his behaviour then we won't even entertain it, we were thinking of getting another pug though so this could be ideal. If we did go ahead with it and got a puppy from the litter how would Marley react to his offspring living with him? Thanks in advance for the help and advice I know I will receive on the topic

[shaynapug]

To me...unless you know that your dog (of any breed) is a good representation of that breed it shouldn't be bred. I mean look wise, health wise, and temperament. I mean to look at him objectively.....not with your heart! I also mean to look behind both dogs and see if they will compliment each other and you'll produce puppies as nice as...or better than the parents!

If you got him from a good breeder....ask that breeder what she thinks. If you didn't get him from a good breeder, I think the question is already answered.

All my puppies come from the same litter as the one that I keep to show. I do not allow my pet owners to breed.....I give them a limited registration. While I sell all pups with a contract......It spells out what is expected from the new owners. I have a different one that I use for the few that I let go to certain homes, but maintain ownership on paper....These I co own...or totally own until the contract is met!

As a stud owner, you are also responsible for the life of puppies ...

You also risk your boy starting to lift his leg in the house...and more humping.

[Pugs-R-MandyBait]

What makes the Breeder that approached you reputable?
Why are they seeking an unshown pet rather than a Stud proven to be of superior quality by ring or performance classes?
Breeding is not to be taken lightly ... there can be behavioral changes, there are the rest of the puppies to think if - what type of lives and homes await them?
Marley will react to his offspring no differently than to any other pug/dog/cat you introduce. It will be a process of adjustment to another pet in his space and getting attention from his people.
I wish you well ... this is much to think about.

[Snifter]

I too would ask questions about the reputability of the breeder unless they know Marley and his breeding, perhaps because they are or were involved with his breeder.

If you wish, you are welcome to PM me the breeder's affix (Kennel Club kennel name) and I can make some discreet enquiries for you.

That said, I wouldn't personally want to live with a stud dog; especially one that has only been studded once because he will then discover precisely what his bits are for.

I believe that a good breeder would also want your boy tested for certain conditions that can be passed on to the dam (brucellosis? I am not sure; have never been involved in breeding). Have you been asked any health questions? Does the breeder screen for HV and the like?

[tall grass pugs]

I wouldn't do it. As a matter of fact, I would be inclined to neuter Marley to reduce potential health issues.

[aidy06]

Well it's a family members friend that breeds pugs, they've seen Marley before and said he was a fine example of the breed. We were talking with the family member about how we want another puppy to keep Marley company but we couldn't afford it at the moment, she's spoke to her breeder friend who said if we wanted we could use Marley to stud and keep a puppy out of the litter. She said she would sort all tests out, anyway we've decided not to go ahead with it at this moment in time. Thanks for all the answers