"Why are dog breeders turning to AI?

Pedigree dog breeders are turning in increasing numbers to artificial insemination. But what is driving the trade in dog semen - and what effect does it have on the animals?"

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-31091695

Oh here we go -the month before Crufts!! Not a word about that you cannot use AI if the dog is still alive and in the UK (unless an old Irish Wolfhound) and even PDE dragged up once again.

It was my thought as well. Love the vet was very willing to participate but wouldn't give their name !

Are dog breeders turning to AI?

No only the ones that are doing it for a very good reason other than because the dogs can't mate or the bitch is not being receptive or they can be bothered to travel !

Indeed, a month before Crufts and it all kicks off.

However, much as it's frowned upon in the UK, it was/is very common out in N.America.   In fact having travelled for 12 hours to a stud I wanted (Canada to America), and finding the stud dog wasn't very keen, the following morning we took them both in, had her status confirmed, and went for an AI (collection and put in at the same time).   At least that put something there so if we didn't get a normal mating, we'd hopefully come home with 'something'.   We didn't but she had 5 puppies.   Further, many people with popular studs often preferred to use AI rather than risk their dogs picking up infection!!

I'm glad I didn't see this article.

Well the number of pups produced compared to annual registrations is minute.