Artificial Insemination?

[Rosiepug]

I then ask what about the seniors that can still reproduce but can't do all the "action" anymore?

Good question. If the seniors are too old to perform maybe their swimmers are not up to the quality they used to be. I've heard a lot on this subject from breeders here. They say the quality of the pups from older Studs isn't the same as what they produced in their hay day. I have no opinion, I'm not breeding but it's an interesting thought to consider.

[Rosepugs]

Good question. If the seniors are too old to perform maybe their swimmers are not up to the quality they used to be. I've heard a lot on this subject from breeders here. They say the quality of the pups from older Studs isn't the same as what they produced in their hay day. I have no opinion, I'm not breeding but it's an interesting thought to consider.

I think the quality of semen may well be down, but I had a litter sired by a very well known old man. And they were great.

[Almandine]

Thanks for all the responses.

I checked with the KC website (thanks Charlotte!) it says you can write to them asking for an exception to be made and they will look at it on a case by case basis.

The line is a very healthy one, so I figure she will have a shot at acceptance. Otherwise she will find somewhere that stores semen and (sadly) wait a number of years.

I guess finding an overseas bitch might also be a way forward.

[Jodelar]

We did a complete AI on our Ch Mo x Ch Fancy years ago... We got a microscope so we could test regularly before inserting to check viable sperm... Never got a natural breeding from the two... Had a litter of 7... Mo just can't get it either... Not sure about KC rules but it is done regulaly in AKC... I know some breeders who will only do AIs... Let me know if you need anymore info, any ...ummmm... details about what we did