FAQ’S ABOUT MALES IN OUR GUARDIAN PROGRAM

WHEN DO MALES START BREEDING?

Males can start breeding anywhere from 7-8 months+. We will access each male individually with our vet. This typically consists of us taking them in for a semen collection.

HOW OFTEN ARE MALES BRED?

This is a tricky question and can vary greatly depending on our planned pairings and the fact that we do offer stud service to outside breeders. Males may be needed one time a year or they may be needed several times. This is another reason that we prefer our males live in close proximity to us. So that they are away from their family for as short of time as possible.

HOW LONG WILL HE STAY WITH YOU?

Males will usually stay with us 5-7 days when breeding naturally so they they can “honeymoon” every other day. This typically is only required when the male lives further away.

In general, we prefer that males stay within 45 minutes of us. That way he does not have to stay for several days in a row but rather, can come every other day (at least twice if breeding natural) or only once if we are AI’ing.

If semen is being shipped to another breeder and the guardian has a reproductive vet in close proximity, then the guardian can opt for taking him in rather than bringing him to us and having to pick him up after.

HOW LONG DO MALES STAY IN THE GUARDIAN PROGRAM?

Males stay in our program up until 6 years after they go to their guardian home. However, we may retire some males early based on our discretion or our reproductive vet’s.

MY FRIEND HAS A DOODLE, WHAT IF WE LET THEM HAVE PUPPIES?

We retain all breeding rights. This means that he may not be mated with any unapproved females even if it is an “accident”. Males should never be allowed around any unapproved females in heat.

IS THERE ANY MONETARY COMPENSATION?

Yes! We give guardians of males $100/each successful litter.