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Step 1
Begin your search by having your female checked by your veterinarian. Breeding your female to an acceptable male German Shepherd stud begins with a healthy female, so be sure that she has no illnesses or genetic conditions that she will pass onto any future puppies.
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Step 2
Create a list of all of the acceptable qualities you would like to find in a German Shepherd stud. German Shepherd dogs should be loyal, alert, determined dogs with good conformation and no physical abnormalities. Note all of the qualities that you wish to avoid as well, such as fearfulness or genetic concerns.
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Step 3
Read publications for listings of potential German Shepherd studs. The American Kennel Club and the German Shepherd Dog Quarterly offer breeder directories and ads that display German Shepherds for stud, so reviewing these resources will give you a good foundation of breeders to contact.
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Step 4
Check your local newspapers and classifieds for possible German Shepherd studs as well. Many local German Shepherd owners wish to pass on their dog’s lines and have studs of acceptable quality for your female close to home.
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Step 5
Contact breeders that you might be interested in. Established breeders are good contact points for finding a German Shepherd stud, as they have a wide variety of contacts and are able to give you information on what dogs might be a good match for your female.
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Step 6
Discuss the qualities you are looking for in a stud dog with your breeder of choice. She will indicate whether or not she has any males that fit what you are looking for. If not, she should be able to refer you to a breeder who has what you are looking for.
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Step 7
Sign any contracts or required paperwork that the chosen breeder has for you. Most breeders will ask for a breeding fee or puppy in exchange for her stud’s services, so make sure payment options are discussed at the time of meeting. Finalize breeding arrangements with the breeder and complete any registration papers required to assure you have chosen the correct German Shepherd stud dog.
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Step 8
Schedule an exam by your veterinarian to make sure the breeding was successful. Your vet will check your female over thoroughly to make sure she was not injured and will eventually ultrasound her to check on the success of the breeding. Be sure that you keep her in the best condition and environment possible after breeding to help nurture and develop your impending German Shepherd litter.
Comments
thewhisperer said
on 6/6/2009 Assess your female's strengths and weaknesses. Select a stud that is producing strengths in areas where your female needs to be improved. Look at the progeny a stud dog has produced with different females to see if his progeny have the qualities you need. An honest stud owner will tell you specific strengths and weaknesses their stud is producing. Steer clear of any stud owner who claims their stud produces great with no problems!
thewhisperer said
on 6/6/2009 Your female should be registered and you should have a copy of her registration papers and a copy of her pedigree. Try to learn about the individuals in your female's pedigree. There are differences in dogs among different GSD types...working bloodline dogs tend to be very energetic and more "mouth-oriented", more likely to grab and chew and nip, etc, German show dogs are different enough from American show dogs in appearance that it's rare for a German dog to get an AKC Championship or vice versa.
thewhisperer said
on 6/6/2009 To select the best stud to mate with your female, you also have to know something about bloodlines and what different dogs and lines tend to produce. Make sure your female is sound enough to breed, have her hips and elbows xrayed (not when she is in heat however, hip joints often are more loose during heat cycles and false HD readings of xrays are possible due to the hormone effect of the cycle)