My dog is 7, very obese, and a virgin. Talks of getting the old beagle laid has been tossed around in conversation, but no one ever really did anything about it. I figure since he is a pure breed beagle, there are probably breeders out there interested in using him as a stud. So, any advice on where to find such breeders, what sorts of documentations I may need, or just anything I’ll need to know to get the dog laid (he can’t do it by himself, all dogs in my neighborhood are kept in their houses, or within fences when they ain’t out for their walks).
mmm, doggie prostitutes?
I wish someone would do this for me. You are truly a great friend.
If your dog has no show record, chances are that no-one will want to use him in a breeding program.
Furthermore, if he’s entire, he is at increased risk of prostate problems (eg cancer).
If he’s very obese, he may have problems actually mounting.
Put him on a diet and exercise program and think again in 6 months, if you’re serious.
Beagles are very common just about everywhere, and from my experience it is not an easy deal to find a home for the puppies. So the chances of you finding a breeder who would need your dog are pretty slim, especially since you have no idea what qualirty of puppies he will throw.
Your dog doesn’t care if he is a virgin, but if you really cared about him you would get some weight off him, so he doesn’t end up with hip and joint problems.
- The dog park?
- Offer to dogsit for free?
- Bulletin board at your local Petco?
Aren’t there enough puppies out there already? Wouldn’t you be doing your dog (and all those puppies in shelters) a favor by finally getting his fat old ass fixed like every other responsible pet owner already has?
This is the link for you: http://www.dogocanario.org/breeding.htm
BTW, I sure your dog is a great pet and you love him, but please consider that over 1 million unwanted dogs are euthanized at US shelters every year. Their source: well-meaning, but irresponsible pet owners who let their animals breed without regard to how they are contributing to the overpopulation of dogs in this country.
The best thing you can do for your canine best friend is 1) put him on a diet and 2) get him fixed. Both with help him live longer and give you both more quality time together.
If he is anything like me, dont let him taste this pleasure. Otherwise, he will be a horn-dog looking for action forever more.
This is very true. Once a dog has been used at stud, their personalities and behaviors often change permanently. Common changes include the dog lifting his leg all over the house (marking), humping people, other dogs and furniture, aggressiveness toward other males, incessant barking and howling (esp w/hounds like Beagles), and other obnoxious behaviors. Even if you get him fixed after using him at stud, these behaviors often never go away.
Maybe gubernator could use a doggy condom.
How do u know me?? Have u been talking with my wife??
Hmm, that’s something I never knew before. Reason why we’re interested in using the dog as a stud is the stud fee we’d get. We figured, doggy might as well pay for his own food while having some fun in the process. But now that this tidbit of info is known, I suppose we’ll have to rethink the whole thing.
But putting him on half rations for a few months will also save you money. Plus, you get a healthier dog.
And now you know that you probably wouldn’t get a stud fee, either, right? Follow those links, unless doggy has won prizes in a show ring AND has a championship pedigree he’s not very valuable at all as a stud.
Why don’t you take him for a walk instead?
[note: this is true on my side of the pond, but I bet responsible breeders are the same everywhere]
I might have a future champion. He’s only five months, but he’s looking very good, and has a very nice personality. However, to breed, he has to earn his dues (sp?) at dog shows. He needs to get mentally tested, get a health certificate, win some trophies outside dog shows (e.g. obedience) and then, the kennel where I bought him has to agree with the proposed breeding.
If all of that comes through, well yes, I might get a stud fee of about $500 per mating. Then again, getting to that point will cost a lot of money and time, so it’s not like I’d hit a jackpot.
I will not let him breed just for the fun of it. I simply don’t know enough about what matches will produce nice and healthy puppies. And my little doggie is very much a pedigree, with championship parents, from a breed that’s very much in demand. I could probably make a quick buck on un-autorized breeding, but I don’t want to do that. The money I spend on him is money well spent for the companionship and joy I get*. I don’t look for a return on an investment.
*It takes a special kind of owner to appreciate a dog who sleeps on his back, all four paws up in the air, snoring like a 300lb human on inhaling, and sounding like a trumpet player on acid when exhaling.