Stud

Bacchus's breeder, who has become a friend, and is a responsible breeder, contacted me today to say she has a bitch due to come into season soon and wondered if I would be willing to let Bacchus cover her.
If I decide to go ahead does anyone know the going rate for a stud fee? Not looking to make this a money making exercise but would be interested to know where to start negotiations.

I would take guidance from the breeder.
I think an average for a health tested clear stud would be around £150ish.
But - look into stud contracts and things like that x

The easiest way to find out is to phone a good stud dog owner & ask what they charge. You'd then have to take some off because Bacchus isn't a 'proven' stud - is he hasn't sired any pups yet.

Was just curious. I totally trust the breeder. As I said we have become friends over the past year and she dog sits Bacchus when we are on our hols.

Have you any plans to get another dog Rodger?

You could always negotiate with her. I wouldn't want a pup from the litter myself (father and daughter or father & son in the same house can be a problem), but some people ask for a pup instead of a fee.

I've considered it with Tommy after being propositioned but decided the girl wasn't right for Tommy , Bachus is a fantastic looking boy though and think he mould make some beautiful pups . Is Bachus not still a bit on the young side though ( the one I was talking about for Tommy was in planning for around April next year )

Bacchus is 14 months old - plenty old enough for light stud duties. Many are started a couple of months younger than that. Obviously you wouldn't want him being used too often until he's mature, but 14 months is ok.

He is a great looking dog and in his photos he always has a sure and calm look about him so would probably make a great dog to stud from with the right bitch. I have to say I do trust your opinion about the breader and she must be doing something right to produce a dog like bacchus. Being the god of wine though you may have to keep the wee fella of it for a while as we all know what that does  unless he intends to schmooze his prospective mate with a bottle of the good stuff and some nice doggy biscuits.

Darcy-may wrote:Have you any plans to get another dog Rodger?

No, I find, as a senior citizen, Bacchus is quite enough to keep me occupied.  

I would be asking for the price of a pup so if she plans to sell the pups at £200, you want £200 lol

Hayley wrote:I would be asking for the price of a pup so if she plans to sell the pups at £200, you want £200 lol

Her pups normally fetch about £500 but as I said previously, we've become friends and I trust her to se me alright. I was just curious to know what the form was nowadays. I remember in the past it was a fee or pick of the litter.

TBH I'm more interested in seeing how his pups will turn out.