I have a 15 month old dog, he has come from a great family and his looks and friendliness are out of this world a great all rounder. I have been thinking of useing him for stud as i am getting very interested in breeding but am finding it very hard to collect information and what to do first.I have also heard that people will only breed from a dog that have a proven show back ground is this true or is being from a good family/health/looks and behaviour ok.I would be very greatful for any information on this matter as i would love to see Tobys children one day.

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Welcome to the forum. If you run a search using the facility in the top righthand corner of the forum page, you will gain access to literally thousands of past posts on this topic.

This "great dog"..what breed is he? Did you buy him as a potential show dog or just a pet? These questions need to be answered HONESTLY, before you can get good advice. Think twice before you embark on using your dog at stud and getting interested in breeding.

I have just been reading the reply and putting my dog up for stud is something I have been seriously considering, but I don't know how to go about it. I have got a 12 month old dog with a good pedigree, he is a fantastic pet and would like some help about where to start.

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A "fantastic pet" with a "good pedigree" is NOT going to improve a line or contribute towards the betterment of any breed.............just forget the whole idea.