Stud Age

Mhyles30 · 09-14-2008, 11:24 PM

I found a lab stud for my poodle, his hips are great, has the necessary test done and has wonderful pedigree but he is now 7 years old. I am not very sure about the age of a stud, how old is acceptable? The poodle stud that I always use for my labradoodle is only four years old. I will appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,
Mhyles

Tink · 09-15-2008, 10:49 PM

If he's in good health and all else is good, I wouldn't worry about using a 7 yr old male.

Lucky Me · 09-15-2008, 11:42 PM

Tuesday produced 11 puppies from an 11 yr. old Royal std. His dad produced 2 litters of 11 after that at 12 yrs old. This line appears to be very virile. I hope that if Marley works out, he is as virile as them.
From what I have read, age only affects the quantity of the sperm....not the quality.

MaxandMe · 09-16-2008, 08:44 AM

from what i understand and been told its along the lines of what JUDI stated

many studs keep producing pups for 10-11 years

09-14-2008, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mhyles30 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 105	Stud Age I found a lab stud for my poodle, his hips are great, has the necessary test done and has wonderful pedigree but he is now 7 years old. I am not very sure about the age of a stud, how old is acceptable? The poodle stud that I always use for my labradoodle is only four years old. I will appreciate your feedback. Thanks, Mhyles __________________ www.coloradomountainlabradoodles.com

09-15-2008, 10:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	If he's in good health and all else is good, I wouldn't worry about using a 7 yr old male. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

09-15-2008, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,726	Tuesday produced 11 puppies from an 11 yr. old Royal std. His dad produced 2 litters of 11 after that at 12 yrs old. This line appears to be very virile. I hope that if Marley works out, he is as virile as them. From what I have read, age only affects the quantity of the sperm....not the quality. __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!)

09-16-2008, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
MaxandMe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,092	from what i understand and been told its along the lines of what JUDI stated many studs keep producing pups for 10-11 years __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

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