Ultimate Guide to Top Pocket Bully Stud Service: Fees, Process & Expectations
Everything You Need to Know About Pocket Bully Studs and How to Navigate Stud Services Successfully
AMERICAN BULLY STUD SERVICE — TOP POCKET BULLY STUDS
Venomline Pocket Bullies is known for having a selection of high-quality and visually striking stud dogs within their breeding program. Stud dogs play a crucial role in breeding programs by passing on their desirable traits, genetics, and characteristics to the next generation.
Venomline is home to several of the Top Pocket Bully Studs in the World — and with Legends like Louis V Line’s Venom & Omega, Champion Homicide and Venom sons King V & King Koopa — it’s no secret as to why Venomline studs are sought after by top breeders from across the globe.
Most that get started in the dog breeding business purchase a stud or two along with female dogs. As Venomline discussed in American Bully Breeding 101, the better way of going about this is to start off by purchasing female dogs. When your female reaches breeding age you can contact the kennels that offer stud service or contact the kennel you purchased your female puppy from to use their Studs.
Housing, feeding, and taking care of stud dogs is expensive and you’re not always guaranteed to have a great stud dog once they mature. There are many ways to find a Top American Bully Stud — these can include in person events like dog shows hosted by the ABKC, UKC, BRC, a search on any of the online pedigree database like Bullypedia, BullyPedex or BullyDex.
These can be especially useful if you’re considering line breeding and looking for a common ancestor. If you get a resistance when asking if you can see the Stud in person for the breeding — this is usually a red flag. Not every Stud dog online is what they appear to be in edited photos.
Here are some general points that apply to Venomline’s Pocket Bully studs:
Distinctive Characteristics: Venomline Pocket Bullies typically focus on breeding dogs with specific characteristics, such as a compact and muscular build, well-defined features, and a strong and confident temperament. Stud dogs within their program are likely to possess these traits and showcase the breed’s unique appearance.
Pedigree and Bloodlines: Venomline Pocket Bullies may carefully select stud dogs with pedigrees and bloodlines that complement and enhance their breeding goals. These bloodlines may have a history of producing dogs with the desired traits and qualities.
Health and Genetic Testing: Reputable breeders, including Venomline Pocket Bullies, prioritize the health and well-being of their dogs. Stud dogs are likely to undergo genetic health testing to ensure that they are free from hereditary health issues that could be passed on to their offspring.
Temperament and Behavior: Alongside physical traits, Venomline Pocket Bullies’ stud dogs are likely to have excellent temperaments. They should be well-socialized, friendly, and exhibit good behavior, as these qualities are important for producing well-rounded and well-adjusted puppies.
Achievements and Show Record: Some stud dogs within Venomline Pocket Bullies’ program may have a history of achievements in conformation shows or other competitive events. Show successes can indicate that the dog possesses the desired breed standards and qualities.
Breeding Contracts: When breeders offer stud services, they typically provide a breeding contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the breeding arrangement. This contract may include details about stud fees, responsibilities of both parties, and the rights and responsibilities regarding the resulting puppies.
Responsible Breeding: It’s important to note that responsible breeders, including Venomline Pocket Bullies, prioritize the health, well-being, and ethical treatment of their dogs. They are likely to have guidelines and requirements for the dogs they choose to breed, ensuring that the breeding process is carried out in the best interest of the dogs and the breed.
For more information on American Bully Stud Service, Methods of Artificial Insemination (AI’s) & Confirming Pregnancy — to Preparing for your Litter’s Arrival — check out the articles below.
See: How American Bully Stud Service Works
HOW STUD SERVICE WORKS
WHY BOTH NEW & ESTABLISHED AMERICAN BULLY KENNELS CHOOSE VENOMLINE
At Venomline we are home to several of the Top Pocket Bully Studs in the World. We also can still remember what it was like when we first started out. Paying for a well known Stud was a huge risk. We didn’t have a few grand to pay for a Stud and just “hope” that it worked out. But we still tried, and unfortunately our female didn’t take.
When we went to contact the Stud Owner we were told that we would have to pay the stud fee AGAIN to repeat an unsuccessful attempt. This set our program and vision back over a year. We paid the Stud Fee, didn’t have any puppies and were told that we were “shit out of luck.”
So we do things differently. If your female does not get pregnant we don’t just keep your money. We don’t just stop returning calls after a 2nd missed attempt either, like most breeders. We will repeat the stud service until you are successful with having a litter.
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WHAT IF MY FEMALE DOES NOT GET PREGNANT?
We will re-ship during your females next heat or you can use the Stud Credit towards a pup for sale or future breeding. Just pay Fed Ex shipping and we will send again. We want you to succeed!
WILL I HAVE TROUBLE SELLING THE PUPPIES I DON’T PLAN ON KEEPING?
We know it can be difficult to sell a litter for premium prices. Avoid putting in all of the work a litter requires and not being paid well for your productions by using a Venomline Stud. By using a well known Stud with a large following, Customers take advantage of huge demand for pups off Venomline Studs.
DO I GET A RECEIPT WITH MY PURCHASE?
Yes. You will receive a receipt for your records along with a Stud Contract that states everything we agree to carry out. The Stud Service, Repeats if the breeding doesn’t take, keeping stud credit to use again on litters w/two or one puppy etc.) This is for your protection as well as ours.
AFTER I PAY THE STUD FEE WHAT’S NEXT?
Contact us at the first signs of heat (1st sight of blood or swelling) We guide our Customers through the entire process. Using an outside Stud is necessary to bring in new blood and to improve your stock, but it shouldn’t be stressful.
READ: USING A TOP STUD TO IMPROVE YOUR BREEDING STOCK & GRADING UP
We will go over when you should start progesterone testing at your vet.
WHAT IF MY FEMALE GOES INTO HEAT AND I CAN’T GET AHOLD OF VENOMLINE?
There’s nothing worse than investing several thousand dollars to further your kennel’s vision, having your female go into season (heat) and then not being able to get in touch with the Stud Owner. You won’t have to worry about that with us. When you reserve one of our Pocket Bully Studs we are basically on call for you.
We take your investment seriously, and will always respond the same-day. We will help you understand how to understand progesterone results and also with timing the breeding so the entire process is stress free. All you have to do is begin progesterone testing on day 4 or 5 of heat and report the results.
PROGESTERONE TESTING
We require progesterone testing to determine your females optimal breeding days. If you do not understand the results, we will help you both understand the #’s and how to properly time the breeding.
Progesterone testing is not a “one and done” and most of the time it will require several tests. Please do not wait too long to begin testing or skip long intervals between tests. It is your job to stay on top of it. Please do not make a lack of preparation become our emergency.
We will have the Stud collected the day before your female is to scheduled to be bred, and semen shipped overnight to your vet for the AI (Artificial Insemination) The shipment will arrive by 11:30am the following day and you will also receive a Tracking # to track the shipment.
SHIPPING
Staying on top of progesterone testing gives us a heads up on when you will need us to ship. We need to know by 8pm ET the night before that we will be going in for collection and shipping the following day.
By testing regularly, we will know several days before you need semen shipped and we will be ready. We cover the collection & prep, Fed Ex overnight cost is $350 due before shipping date.
DO YOU SHIP FRESH CHILLED OR FROZEN SEMEN?
We typically send fresh chilled semen unless frozen is requested. But, we can send both. For domestic Customers (within the U.S.) we recommend using fresh chilled unless storing for use at a later date. We use 5–7 day extender to extend life of semen during transport.
We have frozen semen stored and ready for to Ship Worldwide. For ClIents using frozen semen, the best method is surgical insemination. Surgical AI should be the only method used with frozen semen.
FINDING THE BEST BREEDING DAYS
We walk our customers through timing the breeding, progesterone testing and best methods of Artificial Insemination for the vet to perform. We make the entire stud process simple and stress free.
Our Customers leave with much better understanding on how the stud process works: interpreting progesterone results, different types of AI’s, best breeding days, proper timing and best procedure based on progesteone results ffor the highest % chance at a successful breeding.
We expect our Clients success, to sell litters at a premium and be paid higher prices for pups off Venomline Studs compared to cheaper (and lesser known) alternatives. We want our Clients to be paid well for their hard work and receive the maximum return on investment.
More importantly, our Clients can do all the above, while producing some of the best Pocket American Bullies in the World.
WHAT TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI’S) ARE THERE? WHAT METHOD DO YOU RECOMMEND?
THERE ARE 3 COMMON METHODS OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
1. REGULAR AI
2. TRANSCERVICAL INSEMINATION (TCI)
3. SURGICAL INSEMINATION (SURGICAL AI)
All 3 methods will work, but when shipped in a stud in, we recommend Surgical Insemination (Surgical AI) or transcervical insemination (TCI).
Surgical Insemination timed correctly gives the highest % of success, but TCI isn’t far behind. TCI refers to a technique in which an endoscope is used to locate the cervix and pass a catheter through for intrauterine insemination without the need for surgery.
Both methods have a higher % of success when using shipped semen.
Ask your vet about the methods that they recommend and are experienced with. We have had success with regular AI as well, but if your vet has options, it can be helpful to ask.
THE FOLLOW UP:
Confirmation/Unsuccessful Breeding/ Only 1–2 Pups
Let us know when your female is confirmed and will be having her pups, we’d love to show them off! We will post the litter on our Facebook page and social media outlets. This will help with sales, and getting premium prices for your pups while also building your kennel’s following.
My Female Didn’t Take (Get Pregnant)
If for some reason your female didn’t take.. let’s have a conversation and decide what to do next. We will discuss whether you would like to try again during next heat or apply the Stud credit towards an available puppy or upcoming litter.
If you’re spending good money on a Stud, you shouldn’t have to deal with issues that customers unfortunately have to deal with when working with less experienced breeders.
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN AN AMERICAN BULLY STUD?
PHOTOS & VIDEO
Many of the “top studs” make their living off of one or two glamor shots, and even more often photos of the so called best Studs are photoshopped. This unfortunately is even more prevalent in the exotic community.
There are still great studs to choose from in both the American Bully & Exotic bully community, but ask for video instead of relying solely on a photo that is often photoshopped. The ideal scenario is going to see the Stud in person, but often times that isn’t possible. In that case, you’ll want to ask for video (longer than a 10 second clip) and photos. Preferably photos that are unedited, or taken at a Show.
Breeders with Top Studs that aren’t hiding anything or using photoshop to sell Stud Credits will be proud to show off their dogs, not afraid of bringing them out in Public.
