If you want to use your four-legged friend as a stud dog, you first have to make sure that he is suitable for this. A pedigree dog intended for breeding must fulfil several requirements.
We will explain what these are in the following paragraphs. We also give you tips on how you can optimally support your stud dog.
When your prospective stud dog becomes sexually mature depends largely on the breed of dog. While sexual maturity takes a little longer for large dogs, it tends to happen a little earlier for small breeds. Male dogs reach puberty at around five to eight months of age and then slowly but surely begin to take an interest in the opposite sex.
However, a dog that has just become sexually mature is not yet directly ready for use as a stud dog. Before that, the four-legged friend must first reach breeding maturity. Depending on the breed, this is the case for stud dogs at an age of one to two years. In this context, you should also take into account any requirements that your breeding association may have with regard to the minimum age of stud dogs.
To register a pedigree dog as a stud dog, registration with the corresponding breeding association is necessary. For this purpose, among other things, a pedigree must be available. In addition, the prospective stud dog must be completely healthy. The results of the examinations, in which, for example, the condition of the dentition and the testicles are checked, must be submitted to the association.
In addition, the appearance of the future stud dog must of course meet the requirements of the respective breed standard. This is checked in the course of the licensing which takes place in the club, where a check of the breeding suitability takes place.
Admission to breeding is compulsory and is the responsibility of the respective breeding association. The results of the breeding soundness test together with their period of validity are noted in the pedigree of the stud dog.
The exact scope of the examinations carried out in this context may vary depending on the breed. As a rule, the breeding soundness test of the stud dog consists of a phenotype evaluation, an examination of the eyes as well as a check for the possible presence of hip dysplasia and the control of further breed-specific prerequisites.
If you want to use your four-legged friend as a stud dog, he must be not only physically suitable for this but also suitable in terms of his temperament. This is because regular use in breeding can lead to the build-up of a high level of sexual activity, which can sometimes make handling a stud dog difficult.
In many cases, the increased sex drive and the associated behaviour cannot be stopped even by later neutering the dog.
When keeping a stud dog, it is, therefore, essential to pay attention to consistent training right from the start and to ensure that the four-legged friend remains sociable in everyday life, even in contacts with members of the same sex. Against this background, inexperienced owners, in particular, should consider seeking the help of a dog trainer for the education of their stud dog.
For some breeds of dog, it is particularly important for success as a stud dog that the quadruped can show corresponding titles and performance certificates. By participating in shows with good results and winning performance titles, the interest and thus the number of mating requests often increase significantly, depending on the breed.
Feeding according to needs plays a decisive role in the health and performance of a stud dog. Therefore, pay attention to both the right amount of food and the quality of the dog food.
In the Bellfor range, you will find a wide selection of high-quality dry and wet food for your stud dog. Our products contain no artificial additives and are characterised instead by the exclusive use of food-grade ingredients.
In addition to animal proteins, our food provides your stud dog with carbohydrates from well-tolerated sources, such as potatoes or gluten-free grains like rice. With Bellfor dog food, you can therefore be sure that your stud dog is optimally supplied with all important nutrients.
In addition to a species-appropriate dog food from our range, we recommend supplementing your stud dog's diet with Shiimun Vitalizer. This is a natural food supplement based on shiitake.
Shiimun Vitalizer was specially developed to support the fertility of stud dogs and breeding bitches. The high-quality preparation contains carefully selected ingredients, such as Maca extract and L-arginine, which provide your quadruped with a variety of valuable nutrients.
As you can see, the registration and keeping of a stud dog involve a comparatively great effort. In addition, you bear a great responsibility as the owner of the quadruped intended for breeding.
By paying attention to a good upbringing as well as needs-based husbandry conditions and a balanced diet from the very beginning, you make a decisive contribution to a relaxed coexistence with a healthy and vital stud dog without undesirable behavioural problems.
In addition, you can support the fertility of your stud dog with a suitable nutritional supplement such as Shiimun Vitalizer.
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