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Stud Dog Policy
We take the management of our stud dogs very seriously. LESS THAN TWO LIVE PUPPIES ARE PRODUCED AND THE STUD DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE. However, owners of breeding bitches should understand that a stud fee is paid for the actual service Stud fees are required to be paid in full at the time of the mating. We would rarely (if ever) entertain the concept of accepting a puppy in lieu of a stud fee. But - as an added benefit to our clients (and as sign of good faith) we offer:
"A free return mating on the next season if your bitch produces LESS than two live puppies".
This (by the way) is not something that we have to offer but most experienced and respected
breeders will usually do so. The reason why "2 puppies" is used as a guide is purely financial. With two live puppies you have one to sell (which covers the stud fee) and also one to keep. If only one live puppy is produced then you would need to sell that puppy to break even financially. And of course if there are no puppies produced then you are out of pocket to the value of the stud fee paid. Mark & Bronwyn Sheppard South Maclean (via Greenbank), QLD, Australia Phone : (07) 3297 5570 / 0418 422808 Email : sheppardm@bigpond.com |