Stud My Dog: Find A Verified Stud For Your Female
The right stud makes all the difference. Check your female is ready, know which tests to ask for, then browse verified studs by breed and town, and message the owner directly.
Quick answer: studding your dog means finding a health-tested male to mate with your female. Confirm she's ready, complete brucellosis and breed tests, choose a stud with sound temperament and papers, then time the mating with progesterone testing.
Stud My Dog Checklist
Five steps between "I want a litter" and a well-timed, healthy mating.
- 1
Health test
Brucellosis, DNA and breed screenings for your female.
- 2
Find a stud
Search verified listings by breed and town or city.
- 3
Check papers
Ask for his health certificates and pedigree.
- 4
Agree terms
Fee, number of matings and repeat terms, in writing.
- 5
Time mating
Use progesterone tests to hit the fertile window.
You have a female"Stud my dog": you have a female
You choose the stud, manage timing around her heat and make sure she meets the health requirements. Most breeding decisions sit with you.
Find a studKeep readingOther pageDifferent pageYou have a male"Stud my dog out": you have a male
You're offering your male for breeding. List him free with his health answers and stud fee, and female owners will message you.
List my studList my studIs My Dog Ready To Breed?
A first heat can come as early as six months in small breeds. That doesn't mean she's mature enough to carry a litter safely.
Start Looking 2-3 Months Ahead
- 3 monthsVet exam & her testsBook the physical, brucellosis plan and breed screenings.
- 2 monthsShortlist studsCompare listings, ask for certificates, video call.
- 1 monthSign the agreementFee, matings, repeat terms. Brucellosis for both within 30 days.
- Heat - day 5Start progesteroneTest every 2 days until ovulation.
- Days 10-14Mating2-3 matings, 24-48 hrs apart.
Her Heat Cycle, Phase By Phase
The fertile window is narrow. Miss it and you wait about six months. The best mating time is 48-72 hours after ovulation.
Plan The Mating
Pick the first day of heat to see the fertile window and a due date.
Health Tests To Complete First
Ask the stud owner for the same tests on his side. Check your breed's list with your vet or breed club.
Brucellosis, both dogs
A sexually transmitted infection with no reliable cure. It can cause miscarriage and permanent sterility. Test both dogs within 30 days of mating, even if tested before.
Hips, elbows, eyes & heart
OFA or PennHIP evaluations, eye certification and cardiac exams, depending on the breed. Golden Retrievers, for example, need all four.
DNA panel
Screens for inherited conditions a physical exam can't see, plus an inbreeding score to check the pairing keeps puppies genetically diverse.
How To Evaluate A Stud Dog
Health clearances first, pedigree second. A title means nothing without screening.
What to look for
Red flags
Temperament is inherited
Meet him or video call. Calm, confident and sociable is what you want.
Ask about past litters
A proven stud with healthy puppies beats an untested dog with a flashy pedigree.
Keep genes diverse
Be wary of a stud bred to dozens of females ("popular sire"). Check the inbreeding score.
Stud Dogs Open To Breeding
Skip The Facebook Groups
Word of mouth and social groups are slow and there's no way to check health claims up front. On PetsFindly, every stud listing shows its health answers and breeding terms before you message.
- 01
List your female
Breed, age, health answers, photos and what you want in a stud.
- 02
Search & filter studs
By breed, town or city and health answers. Your top 3 matches are free.
- 03
Message the owner
Talk timing, fees and logistics directly. No middlemen, no commission.
What A Stud Really Costs
The stud fee is only part of it. Typical US ranges below (India ranges coming soon). Some owners take pick of the litter instead of cash.
Most breeders arrange 2-3 matings, 24-48 hours apart. Ask what's included before you agree a fee.
Always Get It In Writing
A handshake isn't enough when puppies and money are involved. Both owners sign before any mating.
- 01Fee amount and when it's paid
- 02Number of matings included
- 03Repeat mating if no pregnancy
- 04Pick-of-litter terms, if any
- 05Health tests required for both dogs
- 06Who pays travel or AI costs
- 07Registration paperwork
- 08Signed by both owners before mating
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Read MoreOffer your dog as a stud
List him free with his health answers and stud fee.
Progesterone blood tests are the most reliable. Your vet starts around day 5 of heat and tests every 2 days. At 5.0-10.0 ng/mL she is ovulating, and the best mating window is 48-72 hours later. Holding her tail to the side is a helpful sign, but testing removes the guesswork.
Yes. Registration isn't required to breed, but the puppies can't be registered, and fewer stud owners will accept an unregistered female. Health tests and a vet exam are needed either way.
The fee and when it's paid, how many matings are included, repeat terms if there's no pregnancy, any pick-of-litter deal, health tests for both dogs, who covers travel or AI, and both signatures before mating.
Most breeders arrange 2-3 matings, 24-48 hours apart, in the fertile window. Timing matters more than repetition. One well-timed mating beats five badly timed ones.
Most agreements include a free repeat mating on her next heat, usually about six months later. The fee is rarely refunded, so confirm repeat terms in writing. If it keeps happening, ask your vet to check her fertility.
Find The Right Stud For Your Female
Start 2-3 months before her next heat. Browsing is free.