STUD SERVICES INFORMATION
We offer fresh chilled and frozen semen. Side by side AI service is available if you are local. For frozen breeding please contact me via e mail or phone for more information. Frozen breedings require advance notice and planning.
For fresh chilled breedings the upfront stud fee or service fee options include 2 collections and 2 shipping containers.
Payment for shipment is the responsibility of the bitch owner. A Fed-Ex numbers is preferred, but a credit card can also be used.
Progesterone testing is required for all breedings.
Bitch clearance requirements:
Hips and Elbows
Current eye exam
Bitches being bred to dogs not clear/normal for genetic diseases (EIC/PRA/CNM) must provide documentation that the bitch has tested clear/normal.
Heart – heart clearances by echo are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Side by side AI requires a negative brucellosis test dated within 30 days of the breeding.
OPTION #1 Upfront Stud Fee
Stud fee is $2000.00 Stud fee guarantees 3 live puppies. If less than 3 live puppies result from the initial breeding (on stud fees paid in advance only) a repeat breeding to any stud dog owned by Ghoststone Labradors is offered. Another bitch may be used if the necessary clearances are provided. The repeat must be used within 2 years and is not transferable to another breeder.
OPTION #2 Service Fee
The service fee is $500.00 The service fee is considered a deposit towards the full stud fee and is non-refundable. The remaining balance of $1500.00 ($2000-500) is due within 3 days upon the birth of 2 live puppies. If 1 or no puppies result from the breeding a repeat is NOT offered and the service fee is non-refundable.